12062 ZIP Code — East Nassau, NY

Rensselaer County, New York

ZIP code 12062 is located in East Nassau, New York, within Rensselaer County. It covers approximately 33.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,662 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12062

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 $203,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,198. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12062 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,662

population

33.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12062 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12062

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12062. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Nassau	Acceptable
East Nassau	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12024 Brainard (3.9 mi) 12123 Nassau (4.6 mi) 12169 Stephentown (5.1 mi) 12125 New Lebanon (6.3 mi) 12115 Malden Bridge (6.5 mi) 12168 Stephentown (6.7 mi) 12063 East Schodack (6.9 mi) 12018 Averill Park (7.3 mi) 12136 Old Chatham (7.4 mi) 12060 East Chatham (7.7 mi) 12153 Sand Lake (8.3 mi) 12061 East Greenbush (8.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,662
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	33.27 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	42.5287
Longitude	-73.5046
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	32.8%	35.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	31.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	27.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	5.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,662

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$76,198

Median household income

$41,243

Per capita income

$203,600

Median home value

$1,137

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

678

Housing units

28.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

35–44

173

45–54

117

55–59

107

60–64

152

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	193	11.6%
18 and over	1,469	88.4%
65 and over	299	18.0%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Asian 1.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,619	97.3%
Asian	22	1.3%
Two or more races	21	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	35.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	31.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	27.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	5.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 24.9%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	24.9%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$76,198

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 25.1%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 26.8%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,600
Median rent / month	$1,137
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.7%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	24.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	16.1%
2 vehicles	52.1%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	2.1%
Propane / LP gas	20.6%
Fuel oil	51.0%
Wood	16.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	353	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	114	16.2%
Male householder, no spouse	169	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	68	9.7%
Households with children under 18	136	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	213	30.3%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	27.5%
Married	42.3%	57.5%
Separated	1.3%	2.0%
Widowed	3.5%	2.8%
Divorced	16.6%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.0%
Kindergarten	4	1.4%
Elementary school	79	27.1%
High school	80	27.5%
College / grad school	125	43.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.4%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Professional & management 13.1%

Construction 13.0%

Retail trade 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Other services 4.5%

Information 3.6%

Public administration 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	15.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 7.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.0%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	15.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,606	96.6%
Spanish	89	5.5%
Other Indo-European	74	4.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	12	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,586	95.4%
Born in same state	1,528	91.9%
Born in different state	1,200	72.2%
Foreign born	58	3.5%
Naturalized citizen	76	4.6%
Not a US citizen	76	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	543	32.7%
French	249	15%
Arab	34	2%
English	28	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	1.1%
Irish	16	1%
Polish	15	0.9%
Norwegian	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12062

What city is ZIP code 12062 in?

ZIP code 12062 is primarily assigned to East Nassau, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12062 in?

ZIP code 12062 falls within Rensselaer County, New York.

What is the population of ZIP code 12062?

ZIP code 12062 has an estimated population of 1,662 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12062?

The median home value in ZIP code 12062 is $203,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12062?

The median household income in ZIP code 12062 is $76,198, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12062 in?

ZIP code 12062 observes the EST timezone.