12910 ZIP Code — Altona, NY

Clinton County, New York

ZIP code 12910 is located in Altona, New York, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 64.93 square miles and serves a population of 1,886 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12910

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $58,304. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12910 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,886

population

64.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12910 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12910

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12910. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Altona	Acceptable
Altona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12935 Ellenburg Depot (6.4 mi) 12992 West Chazy (6.4 mi) 12958 Mooers (8.1 mi) 12959 Mooers Forks (8.2 mi) 12962 Morrisonville (10.1 mi) 12921 Chazy (10.3 mi) 12918 Cadyville (10.4 mi) 12934 Ellenburg Center (12 mi) 12919 Champlain (12.8 mi) 12901 Plattsburgh (13.7 mi) 12923 Churubusco (14.6 mi) 12903 Plattsburgh (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,886
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	64.93 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	44.8499
Longitude	-73.6474
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,886

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$58,304

Median household income

$22,691

Per capita income

$115,200

Median home value

$1,004

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

647

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

111

20–24

152

25–34

213

35–44

120

156

45–54

55–59

60–64

128

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	302	16.0%
18 and over	1,584	84.0%
65 and over	296	15.7%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.7%

Black or African American 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 3%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,611	82.7%
Black or African American	159	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	61	3.1%
Other race	58	3%
Two or more races	36	1.8%
Asian	22	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$58,304

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 35.3%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,200
Median rent / month	$1,004
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	26.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	36.4%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	1.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Fuel oil	77.4%
Wood	15.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	319	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	92	15.2%
Male householder, no spouse	118	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	78	12.9%
Households with children under 18	203	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	185	30.5%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.4%	16.8%
Married	37.3%	56.3%
Separated	3.2%	6.8%
Widowed	3.3%	7.4%
Divorced	11.7%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.5%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.5%
Kindergarten	15	5.3%
Elementary school	164	58.2%
High school	88	31.2%
College / grad school	5	1.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.1%

Retail trade 18.7%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Public administration 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Construction 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Professional & management 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.1%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	39.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	21.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 66.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.1%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	20.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	11.6%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.5%
Public insurance	55.6%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,815	96.2%
Spanish	28	1.5%
Other Indo-European	22	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,782	94.5%
Born in same state	1,764	93.5%
Born in different state	1,470	77.9%
Foreign born	18	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	104	5.5%
Not a US citizen	29	27.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	196	10.4%
Arab	190	10.1%
French	137	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	129	6.8%
English	40	2.1%
Norwegian	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12910

What city is ZIP code 12910 in?

ZIP code 12910 is primarily assigned to Altona, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12910 in?

ZIP code 12910 falls within Clinton County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12910?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 12910 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 12910 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12910?

18% of residents in ZIP code 12910 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12910?

The median home value in ZIP code 12910 is $115,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 12910 in?

ZIP code 12910 observes the EST timezone.