Zip code 12460: Oak Hill, New York
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 12460
12460 is a rural zip code in Oak Hill, New York (Albany County), covering 6 sq mi of land. About 152 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 61.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $109,750 a year, 36% above the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $342,500, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 95% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.5 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; education; and arts, media and sports. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 12460 compares
Only about 152 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age61.399thU.S. 38.9 · NY 39.869th of 1,693 in NY
- 99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%136th of 1,673 in NY
- Veterans33.3%99thU.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%5th of 1,693 in NY
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%24th of 1,579 in NY
- Government workers55.6%99thU.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%15th of 1,685 in NY
- 98thU.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%139th of 1,693 in NY
- Housing vacancy25.9%97thU.S. 10.1% · NY 10%366th of 1,675 in NY
- 94thU.S. 10% · NY 9.7%254th of 1,685 in NY
- Per capita income$70,64192ndStrengthU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,712201st of 1,690 in NY
- Median earnings per worker$74,33390thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,321241st of 1,676 in NY
- Healthcare workers13.3%90thU.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%385th of 1,685 in NY
- Median household income$109,75079thU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,974396th of 1,602 in NY
- 75thU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%427th of 1,691 in NY
- Median home value$342,50052ndU.S. $332,700 · NY $423,800620th of 1,614 in NY
- Work from home10.3%36thU.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%957th of 1,685 in NY
- Average commute22.5 min26thU.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min1,204th of 1,618 in NY
- 10thWeaknessU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%1,415th of 1,673 in NY
- Population density25/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi1,538th of 1,693 in NY
- Population1521stU.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,3661,650th of 1,693 in NY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%1,625th of 1,679 in NY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%1,560th of 1,685 in NY
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · NY 65.51,650th of 1,693 in NY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%1,588th of 1,689 in NY
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%1,603rd of 1,693 in NY
- 1stU.S. 22% · NY 20.5%1,628th of 1,693 in NY
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%1,467th of 1,685 in NY
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NY 0.5171,526th of 1,669 in NY
| Measure | 12460 | Albany | NY | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.3 | 38.4 | 39.8 | 38.9 | 69th of 1,693 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 95% | 56.6% | 54.3% | 65.2% | 136th of 1,673 | |
| Veterans | 33.3% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 5th of 1,693 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 100% | 46.8% | 52.1% | 51.1% | 24th of 1,579 | |
| Government workers | 55.6% | 25.1% | 16.4% | 14.5% | 15th of 1,685 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 33.6% | 18.2% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 139th of 1,693 | |
| Housing vacancy | 25.9% | 8.8% | 10% | 10.1% | 366th of 1,675 | |
| Self-employed workers | 16.7% | 7.2% | 9.7% | 10% | 254th of 1,685 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $70,641 | $48,210 | $50,712 | $44,673 | 201st of 1,690 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $74,333 | $55,983 | $55,321 | $49,666 | 241st of 1,676 | |
| Healthcare workers | 13.3% | 11.4% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 385th of 1,685 | |
| Median household income | $109,750 | $85,333 | $85,974 | $80,734 | 396th of 1,602 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.9% | 46.4% | 40.2% | 35.7% | 427th of 1,691 | |
| Median home value | $342,500 | $294,600 | $423,800 | $332,700 | 620th of 1,614 | |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 15.2% | 14.9% | 15.1% | 957th of 1,685 | |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 21.4 min | 32.6 min | 26.4 min | 1,204th of 1,618 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84% | 90.5% | 90.8% | 91% | 1,415th of 1,673 | |
| Population density | 25/sq mi | 606/sq mi | 421/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 1,538th of 1,693 | |
| Population | 152 | 317,018 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 | 1,650th of 1,693 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 0% | 13% | 14% | 12.5% | 1,625th of 1,679 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 5% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 1,560th of 1,685 | |
| Diversity index | 0 | 51.1 | 65.5 | 61.4 | 1,650th of 1,693 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0% | 3.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% | 1,588th of 1,689 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 12% | 22.8% | 14.1% | 1,603rd of 1,693 | |
| Residents under 18 | 3.3% | 18% | 20.5% | 22% | 1,628th of 1,693 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 3.8% | 1,467th of 1,685 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.330 | 0.456 | 0.517 | 0.483 | 1,526th of 1,669 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White100%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 100
- Average household size
- 1.5
- Family households
- 43%
- Married couples
- 38%
- Living alone
- 57%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 33.3%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 135
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- Vacant
- 25.9%
- Median year built
- 1954
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 100%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 12460 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $115,729 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 13.6%
- Households with broadband
- 84%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 54%
- No internet access
- 16%
- Without health insurance
- 0%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Oak Hill
- State
- New York
- County
- Albany County
- Center point
- 42.4293° N, 74.1690° W
- Land area
- 6 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
12460 spans 2 counties
- Albany County65% of land
- Greene County35% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Preston-Potter Hollow (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 12460
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12120 | Medusa, NY | 3 mi | $78,917 |
| 12422 | Durham, NY | 3.4 mi | $91,667 |
| 12469 | Preston Hollow, NY | 4.2 mi | $99,722 |
| 12423 | East Durham, NY | 4.5 mi | $75,511 |
| 12418 | Cornwallville, NY | 4.9 mi | $98,472 |
| 12147 | Rensselaerville, NY | 6.2 mi | $85,875 |
| 12083 | Greenville, NY | 7.3 mi | $83,537 |
| 12496 | Windham, NY | 8.1 mi | $59,286 |
| 12431 | Freehold, NY | 8.8 mi | $80,694 |
| 12405 | Acra, NY | 9.1 mi | $97,500 |
| 12193 | Westerlo, NY | 9.1 mi | $108,438 |
| 12454 | Maplecrest, NY | 9.9 mi | $88,750 |
Questions about 12460
What city is zip code 12460?
12460 is assigned to Oak Hill, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 12460 in?
12460 is mostly in Albany County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 12460?
About 152 people live in 12460, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 12460 in?
12460 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 12460?
The median household income in 12460 is $109,750.
What zip codes are near 12460?
The closest zip codes to 12460 are 12120, 12422, 12469, 12423, 12418.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12460, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.