ZIP Code 12070

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Fort Johnson · Montgomery County · New York

Population
1,410

45/sq mi

Median income
$86,989

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$202,900

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.7%

Median age 42.6

Land area
31.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12070 in Fort Johnson, New York has a population of 1,410. The median household income is $86,989, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $202,900, 27% below the US average. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12070 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.7 square miles in Fort Johnson, Montgomery County, New York. The area is home to 1,410 residents, producing a population density of 45 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12070 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12070 sits at $86,989 (6% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,663. The poverty rate stands at 18.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $202,900 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $880 per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12070 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 12070 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12070, Fort Johnson, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,410

Population

31.7

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12070?

42.6

Median Age

58.2%

Male

41.8%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$86,989

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$36,663

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

683

Total Housing Units

669

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$202,900

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$880

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 12070, employing approximately 90 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,799,000.

18

Businesses

90

Employees

$2.8M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 44.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12070 vs 12069 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12069 Fort Hunter, NY 256 3.0 mi
12177 Tribes Hill, NY 518 2.9 mi
12010 Amsterdam, NY 28,937 5.2 mi
12086 Hagaman, NY 1,865 7.5 mi
12072 Fultonville, NY 2,890 8.8 mi
12025 Broadalbin, NY 5,505 9.0 mi
12078 Gloversville, NY 23,773 11.1 mi
12137 Pattersonville, NY 1,679 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12070 in?
ZIP code 12070 (Fort Johnson) is located in Montgomery County, New York. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12070?
ZIP code 12070 in Fort Johnson, NY has a population of 1,410 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12070?
The median household income in ZIP 12070 is $86,989, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12070?
The median home value in ZIP 12070 is $202,900, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12070?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12070 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12070?
ZIP code 12070 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 90 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12070?
In ZIP code 12070, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12070?
In ZIP code 12070, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12070?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12070 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fort Johnson, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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