ZIP code 12009
Where is ZIP code 12009?
Altamont, New York
Albany County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12009 belongs to Altamont, New York in Albany County. 12009 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 518 and 838. About 7,934 people live in the 12009 area, where the median household income is $120,101. The closest ZIP codes are 12085 (Guilderland Center, 2.7 mi east), 12056 (Duanesburg, 5.5 mi northwest) and 12186 (Voorheesville, 5.8 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 12009 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Altamont |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| Coordinates | 42.7063, -74.0193 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 120 |
Population and income in 12009
| Population | 7,934 · higher than 67% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 151 · lower than 53% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.3 years · higher than 55% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $120,101 · higher than 80% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $62,021 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 53% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $342,900 · higher than 62% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,285 a month |
| Housing units | 3,190 |
| Households | 3,082 (2.55 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 52.63 sq mi (plus 0.83 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12009. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12009
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12085 | Guilderland Center, NY | 2.7 mi E | Standard |
| 12056 | Duanesburg, NY | 5.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 12186 | Voorheesville, NY | 5.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 12107 | Knox, NY | 5.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 12306 | Schenectady, NY | 6.1 mi N | Standard |
| 12084 | Guilderland, NY | 6.2 mi E | Standard |
| 12059 | East Berne, NY | 6.3 mi S | Standard |
| 12303 | Schenectady, NY | 6.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 12055 | Dormansville, NY | 6.8 mi S | Standard |
| 12304 | Schenectady, NY | 7.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 12307 | Schenectady, NY | 8 mi NE | Standard |
| 12203 | Albany, NY | 8.2 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12009 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12009
123 MAIN ST
ALTAMONT NY 12009
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Thompsons Lake: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12009-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12009?
- 12009 is a Altamont, New York ZIP code.
- What county is 12009 in?
- ZIP code 12009 is in Albany County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12009 in?
- 12009 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12009?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12009 use area codes 518 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12009?
- About 7,934 people live in ZIP code 12009, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12009?
- The median household income in 12009 is $120,101 a year, higher than 80% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12009?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12009 are 12085 (Guilderland Center, 2.7 miles), 12056 (Duanesburg, 5.5 miles), 12186 (Voorheesville, 5.8 miles) and 12107 (Knox, 5.9 miles).