12070 ZIP Code — Fort Johnson, NY

Montgomery County, New York

ZIP code 12070 is located in Fort Johnson, New York, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 12.58 square miles and serves a population of 2,499 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12070

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($73,864) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 12070 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,499

population

12.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12070 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12070

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Johnson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12010 Amsterdam (5.3 mi) 12016 Auriesville (5.3 mi) 12086 Hagaman (6.9 mi) 12095 Johnstown (7.7 mi) 12068 Fonda (7.8 mi) 12025 Broadalbin (9.3 mi) 12072 Fultonville (10.2 mi) 12078 Gloversville (11.1 mi) 12074 Galway (11.1 mi) 12137 Pattersonville (11.2 mi) 12117 Mayfield (11.3 mi) 12150 Rotterdam Junction (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,499
Population density	199 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	12.58 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.9888
Longitude	-74.2496
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	42.2%	48.3%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	28.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	36.0%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.9%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,499

Population

199

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$73,864

Median household income

$33,806

Per capita income

$140,200

Median home value

$770

Median monthly rent

72.8%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

595

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

141

15–19

123

174

20–24

151

108

25–34

147

35–44

128

238

45–54

207

55–59

60–64

65–74

154

75–84

134

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	336	13.4%
18 and over	2,163	86.6%
65 and over	500	20.0%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Asian 1.3%

Black or African American 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,438	97.6%
Asian	32	1.3%
Black or African American	29	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	48.3%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	28.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	36.0%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.9%	11.5%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 20.9%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k+ 14.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	20.9%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	12.6%
$200k+	14.2%
Median income	$73,864

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$1M+ 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,200
Median rent / month	$770
Owner occupied	72.8%
Renter occupied	27.2%
Vacant	3.0%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	31.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.2%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Fuel oil	60.5%
Wood	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	431	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	12	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	107	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	234	29.8%
Households with children under 18	212	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	386	49.2%
Average household size	3.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.2%	26.5%
Married	38.4%	45.7%
Separated	2.7%	0.1%
Widowed	1.4%	14.8%
Divorced	7.3%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	2.8%
Kindergarten	23	4.6%
Elementary school	196	39.6%
High school	109	22.0%
College / grad school	153	30.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Retail trade 22.9%

Construction 10.2%

Other services 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Professional & management 7.4%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Public administration 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	28.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.0%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	15.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 36.1%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	45.3%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	66.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	17.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,456	98.3%
Spanish	14	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	14	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,398	96.0%
Born in same state	2,398	96.0%
Born in different state	2,130	85.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	101	4.0%
Not a US citizen	83	82.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	526	21%
English	162	6.5%
Arab	132	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	87	3.5%
French	47	1.9%
Norwegian	19	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12070

What city is ZIP code 12070 in?

ZIP code 12070 is primarily assigned to Fort Johnson, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12070 in?

ZIP code 12070 falls within Montgomery County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12070 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 12070 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12070?

The median home value in ZIP code 12070 is $140,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 12070?

ZIP code 12070 has an estimated population of 2,499 residents, with a density of 199 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12070?

The median household income in ZIP code 12070 is $73,864, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12070 in?

ZIP code 12070 observes the EST timezone.