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Hoosick Falls, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12090

Rensselaer County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,262
42/sq mi
$68,056
Median income
$173,800
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hoosick Falls pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12090 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12090 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer County, New York, home to 6,262 residents across 147.7 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12090 reports a modest median household income of $68,056 (26% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,018. Local economic indicators show a 11.3% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $173,800 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging $856 a month; 74.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 12090 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Rensselaer County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 12090

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hoosick Falls, NY

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,262

Population

147.7

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 12090 ranks nationally

Hoosick Falls, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,056 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 12090 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12090 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12090 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12090 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Pop: 7,930
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Related Areas

Rensselaer County Hoosick Falls, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.