12007 ZIP Code — Alcove, NY

Albany County, New York

ZIP code 12007 is located in Alcove, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 5.00 square miles and serves a population of 325 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12007

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $284,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,125. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 32% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 12007 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

325

population

5.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12007 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12007

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12007. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alcove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12046 Coeymans Hollow (0.9 mi) 12143 Ravena (4.6 mi) 12087 Hannacroix (4.8 mi) 12067 Feura Bush (5.2 mi) 12041 Clarksville (5.7 mi) 12193 Westerlo (5.8 mi) 12158 Selkirk (6.1 mi) 12083 Greenville (6.2 mi) 12042 Climax (7.9 mi) 12054 Delmar (9.4 mi) 12058 Earlton (9.7 mi) 12431 Freehold (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	325
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	5.00 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.4815
Longitude	-73.9389
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

325

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$86,125

Median household income

$46,801

Per capita income

$284,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

133

Housing units

38.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	86	26.5%
18 and over	239	73.5%
65 and over	90	27.7%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	325	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.0%	11.5%

$35k–$50k 33.1%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$200k+ 22.1%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	33.1%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$200k+	22.1%
Median income	$86,125

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 57.9%

$300k–$500k 33.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$284,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	29.0%
1970–1979	31.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	40.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	38.6%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	12.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	6.9%
Propane / LP gas	35.9%
Fuel oil	44.8%
Wood	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	12	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	36	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	29	20.0%
Households with children under 18	44	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	43.4%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.1%	27.1%
Married	56.2%	64.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	29.8%	8.5%
Divorced	9.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 29.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	38.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	34.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	45.3%
High school	10	10.5%
College / grad school	9	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%

Transportation & utilities 22.7%

Professional & management 12.8%

Retail trade 8.5%

Information 7.8%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Construction 5.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	37.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	46.8%
Government	53.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	22.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	72.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.1%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	32.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.9%
65 and over	60.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	325	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	325	100.0%
Born in same state	325	100.0%
Born in different state	289	88.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	29	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12007

What city is ZIP code 12007 in?

ZIP code 12007 is primarily assigned to Alcove, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12007 in?

ZIP code 12007 falls within Albany County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12007 have a large veteran population?

32% of civilians in ZIP code 12007 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 12007 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 12007 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 12007 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 12007 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12007 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 12007 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 12007 in?

ZIP code 12007 observes the EST timezone.