12060 ZIP Code — East Chatham, NY

Columbia County, New York

ZIP code 12060 is located in East Chatham, New York, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 36.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,813 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12060

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 $348,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($100,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 50% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 12060 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,813

population

36.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12060 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12060

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12060. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Chatham	Acceptable
East Chatham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12029 Canaan (3.1 mi) 12136 Old Chatham (3.5 mi) 12024 Brainard (5.1 mi) 12125 New Lebanon (5.4 mi) 12037 Chatham (6.5 mi) 12115 Malden Bridge (6.5 mi) 01254 Richmond (6.8 mi) 12017 Austerlitz (7.2 mi) 12062 East Nassau (7.7 mi) 12165 Spencertown (7.9 mi) 12184 Valatie (8.5 mi) 12130 Niverville (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,813
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	36.05 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	42.4177
Longitude	-73.4892
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	21.7%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	39.8%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.8%	7.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,813

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

$100,000

Median household income

$63,696

Per capita income

$348,800

Median home value

$1,923

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

888

Housing units

47.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

147

45–54

139

55–59

123

60–64

116

174

65–74

164

121

75–84

115

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	210	11.6%
18 and over	1,603	88.4%
65 and over	604	33.3%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Two or more races 4.3%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,685	88.8%
Hispanic or Latino	85	4.5%
Two or more races	81	4.3%
Asian	22	1.2%
Other race	22	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.7%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	39.8%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.8%	7.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 25.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	25.1%
Median income	$100,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 28.1%

$300k–$500k 25.8%

$500k–$1M 15.6%

$1M+ 14.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$348,800
Median rent / month	$1,923
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	7.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	36.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	25.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Fuel oil	53.6%
Wood	8.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	578	74.7%
Cohabiting couple	34	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	44	5.7%
Female householder, no spouse	118	15.2%
Households with children under 18	159	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	406	52.5%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.2%	20.5%
Married	77.6%	65.8%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	9.6%
Divorced	4.0%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 14.4%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 27.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	47.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	153	67.7%
High school	50	22.1%
College / grad school	21	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Professional & management 26.6%

Public administration 8.3%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Retail trade 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Construction 4.0%

Other services 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.1%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	30.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	18.1%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 2.9%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.1%
Retirement income	49.2%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.6%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,793	98.9%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,637	90.3%
Born in same state	1,613	89.0%
Born in different state	1,000	55.2%
Foreign born	24	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	176	9.7%
Not a US citizen	80	45.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	288	15.9%
Italian	265	14.6%
English	53	2.9%
Arab	26	1.4%
Polish	19	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	17	0.9%
Dutch	10	0.6%
Norwegian	6	0.3%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12060

What city is ZIP code 12060 in?

ZIP code 12060 is primarily assigned to East Chatham, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12060 in?

ZIP code 12060 falls within Columbia County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12060 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 12060 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12060 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 12060 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12060 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 12060 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12060?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 12060 in?

ZIP code 12060 observes the EST timezone.