ZIP Code 12090

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Hoosick Falls · Rensselaer County · New York

Population
6,262

42/sq mi

Median income
$68,056

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$173,800

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.9%

Median age 48.2

Land area
147.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12090 in Hoosick Falls, New York has a population of 6,262. The median household income is $68,056, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $173,800, 38% below the US average. 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12090 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 147.7 square miles in Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer County, New York. The area is home to 6,262 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 12090 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12090 sits at $68,056 (26% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,018. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $173,800 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $856 per month, and 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12090 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rensselaer County, so you can benchmark 12090 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 12090

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12090.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 12090, Hoosick Falls, 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

6,262

Population

147.7

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12090?

48.2

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$68,056

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$35,018

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,583

Total Housing Units

2,238

Occupied Units

345

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$173,800

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$856

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+21.2%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12090 have increased 21.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 170
2021 +12.3% 191
2022 +13.6% 217
2023 +5.3% 229
2024 +21.2% 277

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 103 business establishments in ZIP 12090, employing approximately 768 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,685,000.

103

Businesses

768

Employees

$32.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 24 23.3%
Construction 16 15.5%
Accommodation and food services 11 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 9 8.7%
Manufacturing 7 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.8%
Wholesale trade 5 4.8%
Finance and insurance 5 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
12089 Hoosick, NY 69 2.4 mi
12057 Eagle Bridge, NY 1,835 6.2 mi
12094 Johnsonville, NY 2,268 6.8 mi
12028 Buskirk, NY 1,172 6.1 mi
12138 Petersburg, NY 3,168 9.2 mi
05260 North Pownal, VT 459 6.8 mi
05257 North Bennington, VT 2,718 7.5 mi
12052 Cropseyville, NY 1,568 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12090 in?
ZIP code 12090 (Hoosick Falls) is located in Rensselaer County, New York. Rensselaer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rensselaer-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12090?
ZIP code 12090 in Hoosick Falls, NY has a population of 6,262 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12090?
The median household income in ZIP 12090 is $68,056, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12090?
The median home value in ZIP 12090 is $173,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12090?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12090 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12090?
ZIP code 12090 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 768 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12090?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12090 are: Retail trade (24), Construction (16), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12090?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12090 increased by 21.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12090?
In ZIP code 12090, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12090?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12090 is 31.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12090?
In ZIP code 12090, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12090?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12090 is 11.3% 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 Hoosick Falls, 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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