ZIP Code 12010 - Amsterdam New York
Overview
ZIP Code 12010 is located in Amsterdam New York. Portions of 12010 are also in Broadalbin and Hagaman and Florida (town) and Amsterdam (town) and Perth and Broadalbin (town) and Glen and Glenville and Mayfield (town) and Charlton and Galway (town) and Charleston. 12010 is primarily within Montgomery County, with some portions in Fulton County and Saratoga County. Regionally, 12010 is located in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Area.
ZIP Code 12010 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Amsterdam |
| Primary County | Montgomery County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 27,213 |
| Area Code(s) | 518 / 838 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 12010 Map
12010 Demographics
12010 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New York based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 12010 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 12010 is White. The current unemployment level in 12010 is 4.4%.
| Population | 27,213 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.81% |
| Population Density | 221 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,062 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,705 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $470,720 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 73.64% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 50.28% |
12010 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,203 | 73.62% |
| Black | 1,239 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5,938 | 20.62% |
| Asian | 394 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
12010 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,271 | 52.46% |
| Black | 178 | 4.11% |
| Hispanic | 1,823 | 42.11% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.12% |
12010 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,553 | 8.86% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,200 | 12.55% |
| High School Diploma | 6,018 | 34.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 436 | 2.49% |
| GED or Alternate | 936 | 5.34% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,473 | 14.1% |
| Associates Degree | 2,657 | 15.15% |
| Masters Degree | 1,038 | 5.92% |
| Professional Degree | 162 | 0.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 62 | 0.35% |
12010 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.93524933, -74.17950439 |
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| Region | Albany-Schenectady-Troy Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Amsterdam, NY Gloversville, NY Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 123 Square Miles |
12010 Schools
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12010 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 83f - Mohawk Valley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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