Altona, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12910
Clinton County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,148
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,021
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Altona pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12910 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12910 covers 167.8 square miles in Altona, Clinton County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,148 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12910 reports a modest median household income of $53,021 (43% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,943. Unemployment is 10.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,700 (63% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,061; owner occupancy is 81.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clinton County, so 12910 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
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 12910, Altona, 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
2,148
Population
167.8
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12910?
39.8
Median Age
61.8%
Male
38.2%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$23,943
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12910 ranks among New York ZIPs
Altona, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,021 8th percentile higher than 8% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
732housing units
732
Total Housing Units
623
Occupied Units
109
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,700
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$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 12910 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12992
West Chazy (12992)
4,778 residents
- 12929
Dannemora (12929)
3,938 residents
- 12910
Altona (12910)
2,148 residents
- 12958
Mooers (12958)
1,929 residents
- 12935 1,748
Ellenburg Depot (12935)
1,748 residents
- 12959 1,369
Mooers Forks (12959)
1,369 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12910 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12910 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12992
West Chazy (12992)
$82,685 median income
- 12958
Mooers (12958)
$63,977 median income
- 12929
Dannemora (12929)
$62,411 median income
- 12935
Ellenburg Depot (12935)
$57,542 median income
- 12959
Mooers Forks (12959)
$54,981 median income
- 12910
Altona (12910)
$53,021 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12910 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12910, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,148 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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