ZIP Code 12910

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Altona · Clinton County · New York

Population
2,148

13/sq mi

Median income
$53,021

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$140,700

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.1%

Median age 39.8

Land area
167.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12910 in Altona, New York has a population of 2,148. The median household income is $53,021, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $140,700, 49% below the US average. 6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12910 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 167.8 square miles in Altona, Clinton County, New York. The area is home to 2,148 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 12910 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12910 sits at $53,021 (43% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $23,943. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 10.3%. On housing, the median home value is $140,700 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $1,061 per month, and 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12910 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 12910 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 12910, Altona, 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

2,148

Population

167.8

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12910?

39.8

Median Age

61.8%

Male

38.2%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 9.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$53,021

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$23,943

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.1%

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

What does housing look like?

732

Total Housing Units

623

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$140,700

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$1,061

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 12910, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,860,000.

14

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 35.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 21.4%

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 12910 vs 12992 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12992 West Chazy, NY 4,778 6.6 mi
12958 Mooers, NY 1,929 7.8 mi
12959 Mooers Forks, NY 1,369 7.8 mi
12935 Ellenburg Depot, NY 1,748 7.3 mi
12929 Dannemora, NY 3,938 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clinton County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12910 in?
ZIP code 12910 (Altona) is located in Clinton County, New York. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12910?
ZIP code 12910 in Altona, NY has a population of 2,148 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12910?
The median household income in ZIP 12910 is $53,021, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12910?
The median home value in ZIP 12910 is $140,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12910?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12910 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12910?
ZIP code 12910 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12910?
In ZIP code 12910, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.1% 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 12910?
In ZIP code 12910, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12910?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12910 is 14.0% 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 Altona, 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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