What city is ZIP code 12061?

ZIP code 12061 is in East Greenbush, NY (Rensselaer County).

What county is ZIP code 12061 in?

ZIP code 12061 is mostly in Rensselaer County, New York.

How many people live in ZIP code 12061?

About 9,854 people live in the 12061 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 12061

East Greenbush, NY, Rensselaer County

Population

9,854

Land area

20.1sq mi

People per sq mi

491

City

East Greenbush

ZIP 12061 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 12061 at a glance

The median household income is $110,962, 29% above the New York median of $85,974.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $343,800 (19% below New York) and median rent is $1,800 a month.

Local data for ZIP 12061

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 12061, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$110,962

Poverty rate

3.5%

Median home value

$343,800

Prices +10.0% in a year

Median rent

$1,800/mo

Homeownership

73.4%

Bachelor's or higher

53.1%

Median age

40.7

Average commute

21.4 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

236

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

3,090

$201M annual payroll

PPP loans

$19.1M

212 loans

Campaign donations

$37.3K

27% D, 8% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 12061, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,505

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

571

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 17°F

42.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 12061, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.9%

U.S. 33.3% -5.4 pts

Diabetes

8.8%

U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts

Smoking

8.8%

U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.9%

U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 12061?: ZIP code 12061 is in East Greenbush, NY (Rensselaer County).
What county is ZIP code 12061 in?: ZIP code 12061 is mostly in Rensselaer County, New York.
How many people live in ZIP code 12061?: About 9,854 people live in the 12061 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.