12069 ZIP Code — Fort Hunter, NY

Montgomery County, New York

ZIP code 12069 is located in Fort Hunter, New York, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 0.37 square miles and serves a population of 483 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12069

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 $139,600.

The gap between median ($64,762) 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.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 12069 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

483

population

0.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Hunter	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	483
Population density	1,305 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	0.37 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	42.9412
Longitude	-74.2821
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518/838

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	48.3%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	28.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	29.7%	2.9%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

483

Population

1,305

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$64,762

Median household income

$42,071

Per capita income

$139,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

16.2%

Unemployment

164

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	10.4%
18 and over	433	89.6%
65 and over	72	14.9%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.6%

Black or African American 17.4%

Group	Count	%
White	399	82.6%
Black or African American	84	17.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	48.3%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	28.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	29.7%	2.9%	11.5%

Under $10k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 30.5%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$200k+ 26.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	30.5%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$200k+	26.2%
Median income	$64,762

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 54.3%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	95.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.6%
3 bedrooms	76.8%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	60.4%
2 vehicles	18.3%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	72.0%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	39.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	59	36.0%
Households with children under 18	8	4.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	36.0%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	31.3%
Married	47.0%	38.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	20.2%
Divorced	10.5%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 24.5%

Some college, no degree 49.7%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 2.7%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	24.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	79	76.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 39.3%

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Construction 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Professional & management 4.8%

Other services 4.8%

Information 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Retail trade 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	4.8%
Sales & office	41.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.8%
Carpool	39.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.9%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	28.9%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.1%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.0%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	458	94.8%
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)	457	94.6%
Born in same state	457	94.6%
Born in different state	254	52.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	5.4%
Not a US citizen	26	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	170	35.2%
Arab	54	11.2%
Italian	37	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	3.7%
German	14	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12069

What city is ZIP code 12069 in?

ZIP code 12069 is primarily assigned to Fort Hunter, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12069 in?

ZIP code 12069 falls within Montgomery County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12069?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12069?

The median home value in ZIP code 12069 is $139,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 12069?

ZIP code 12069 has an estimated population of 483 residents, with a density of 1,295 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12069?

The median household income in ZIP code 12069 is $64,762, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12069 in?

ZIP code 12069 observes the EST timezone.