12469 ZIP Code — Preston Hollow, NY

Albany County, New York

ZIP code 12469 is located in Preston Hollow, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 33.00 square miles and serves a population of 803 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12469

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 $191,600.

Median household income is $96,250. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 12469 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

803
population
33.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12469 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12469

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City Status
Preston Hollow Acceptable
Preston Hollow Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
12460 Oak Hill (5.7 mi) 12120 Medusa (6 mi) 12147 Rensselaerville (6.3 mi) 12076 Gilboa (7.2 mi) 12122 Middleburgh (7.3 mi) 12418 Cornwallville (8.2 mi) 12496 Windham (8.8 mi) 12423 East Durham (9 mi) 12407 Ashland (10 mi) 12131 North Blenheim (10.3 mi) 12071 Fultonham (10.6 mi) 12194 West Fulton (11.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 803
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 36
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 33.00 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 42.4560
Longitude -74.2581
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 32.6% 37.6% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 20.7% 30.0% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 42.1% 24.4% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.6% 8.0% 11.5%

Demographics & statistics

803
Population
24
People per sq mi
57.1
Median age
$96,250
Median household income
$46,669
Per capita income
$191,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
1.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
630
Housing units
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
11
5
5–9
4
13
10–14
10
17
15–19
14
46
25–34
38
21
35–44
17
97
45–54
81
43
55–59
35
65
60–64
55
87
65–74
73
27
75–84
22
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188110.1%
18 and over72289.9%
65 and over21827.1%
Median age57.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%
Black or African American 3.6%
Two or more races 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
GroupCount%
White76795%
Black or African American293.6%
Two or more races70.9%
Hispanic or Latino40.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.6% 37.6% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 20.7% 30.0% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 42.1% 24.4% 24.4%
Over $200k 4.6% 8.0% 11.5%
$15k–$25k 2.5%
$25k–$35k 9.8%
$35k–$50k 3.8%
$50k–$75k 22.3%
$75k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 43.3%
$150k–$200k 3.3%
$200k+ 2.7%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k2.5%
$25k–$35k9.8%
$35k–$50k3.8%
$50k–$75k22.3%
$75k–$100k12.3%
$100k–$150k43.3%
$150k–$200k3.3%
$200k+2.7%
Median income$96,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%
$50k–$100k 6.0%
$100k–$150k 14.7%
$150k–$200k 37.3%
$200k–$300k 19.9%
$300k–$500k 17.4%
$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$191,600
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant41.7%
Single-family detached89.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.8%
Median rooms4.6
Avg household size (owned)2.19

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20191.4%
2000–200916.3%
1990–19991.1%
1980–198917.6%
1970–197912.4%
1960–196921.1%
1950–19594.9%
1940–19491.1%
1939 or earlier23.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom8.1%
2 bedrooms54.3%
3 bedrooms26.7%
4 bedrooms6.5%
5+ bedrooms3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle15.8%
2 vehicles67.8%
3 or more16.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.1%
Electricity31.6%
Propane / LP gas16.1%
Fuel oil39.5%
Wood10.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17547.7%
Cohabiting couple215.7%
Male householder, no spouse13436.5%
Female householder, no spouse3710.1%
Households with children under 185214.2%
Households with seniors (65+)19352.6%
Average household size2.19

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.5%34.1%
Married47.8%53.1%
Separated19.5%0.0%
Widowed3.5%1.7%
Divorced7.6%11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%
Some HS, no diploma 3.2%
HS graduate 37.0%
Some college, no degree 13.5%
Associate's degree 9.2%
Bachelor's degree 28.1%
Graduate / professional 5.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.2%
Bachelor's or higher33.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2341.1%
High school2544.6%
College / grad school814.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.6%
Education & healthcare 11.9%
Professional & management 10.7%
Manufacturing 10.2%
Construction 9.8%
Transportation & utilities 8.6%
Information 8.3%
Finance & real estate 5.0%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Agriculture & mining 1.0%
Other services 1.0%
Public administration 1.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.7%
Service2.6%
Sales & office34.3%
Natural resources & construction8.6%
Production & transportation12.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.3%
Government4.8%
Self-employed16.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.2%
Carpool2.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home14.2%
Other means7.8%
Avg commute (minutes)32.3

Poverty

All people 1.9%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 2.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.0%
Retirement income51.2%
Supplemental Security3.8%
Cash public assistance9.0%
Food stamps / SNAP21.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.7%
High blood pressure32.6%
High cholesterol38.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis27.4%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.6%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.0%
Binge drinking17.5%
No physical activity22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.6%
Depression20.4%
Fair or poor health12.3%
Poor mental health13.2%
Poor physical health9.9%
No health insurance9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.3%
Visited dentist66.7%
Cholesterol screening92.8%
Teeth loss12.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans415.7%
Disability%
Any disability32.5%
Under 183.7%
18–64 years29.2%
65 and over50.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.0%
Public insurance54.1%
No insurance2.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only77997.0%
Spanish50.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander50.6%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)76695.4%
Born in same state75193.5%
Born in different state65681.7%
Foreign born151.9%
Naturalized citizen374.6%
Not a US citizen37100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian24330.3%
French688.5%
English313.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab212.6%
German81%
Polish81%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.7%
Internet access94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12469

What city is ZIP code 12469 in?

ZIP code 12469 is primarily assigned to Preston Hollow, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12469 in?

ZIP code 12469 falls within Albany County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12469 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 12469 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12469 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 12469 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12469?

The median home value in ZIP code 12469 is $191,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 12469?

ZIP code 12469 has an estimated population of 803 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12469 in?

ZIP code 12469 observes the EST timezone.

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