| City: | Fort Hunter, New York |
| County: | Montgomery County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:41:41 PM |
| Population: | 225 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 838 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.9412, -74.2821 |
| Land Area: | 0.373 sq mi |
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Fort Hunter is a small hamlet in Montgomery County, New York, along the Mohawk River. With just 225 residents and 90 households, it's a compact rural community covering less than half a square mile. The name comes from a historic fort built in 1712, though no military installation exists here today.
The post office maintains 48 PO Boxes for the community's 90 households, a 53% adoption rate that balances local preference with rural delivery. Mail reaches residents through three rural carrier routes serving streets like Main Street (which has 15 delivery points), Railroad Street, and Schoharie Street. There's no city carrier delivery, which is typical for a hamlet this size.
Demographics show a working-age community with a median age of 34.6 years. Per capita income stands at $47,107, and the median home value is $151,800. Most residents own their homes (71% owner-occupied). With 35% of workers commuting by driving alone and another 9% using public transit, many residents likely work in nearby cities like Amsterdam or Schenectady.
The community's compact geography and rural character mean PO Boxes serve residents who prefer centralized mail pickup, while rural carriers handle street delivery for others. Fort Hunter doesn't have its own business establishments recorded in Census data, functioning primarily as a residential hamlet with historic significance.
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Street names reference the hamlet's historic role as a Mohawk River transportation hub, with Railroad Street and Schoharie Street (a major creek) reflecting 19th-century geography.
ZIP Code 12069 has 225 residents and 90 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 34.6 years, younger than the state (39.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.0% male and 44.0% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.3%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 225Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 425Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 265Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 603.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $90,179Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 90Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $161,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 315 | 284 | 180 | 147 | 174 | 179 | 167 | 213 | 203 | 294 | 391 | 483 | 387 | 425 |
| Decennial Census | 256 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 225 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.6
Male Median Age: 40.5
Female Median Age: 33.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 16 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| White: | 210 | 90.52% |
| Black: | 4 | 1.72% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 4.31% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.86% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 2.59% |
| Total: | 232 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 126 | 56.00% | 40.5 years |
| Females: | 99 | 44.00% | 33.2 years |
| Total: | 225 | 100% | 34.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 413 | 97.18% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 12 | 2.82% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.82% |
| Total Population: | 425 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 413 | 97.18% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 12 | 2.82% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $90,179, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $39,258 (77.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,664. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $32,391, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $32,391 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 88.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 16.3%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.9%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,921 | $55,066 | $54,737 | $81,667 | $0 | $0 | $38,984 | $40,625 | $40,515 | $0 | $0 | $64,762 | $0 | $90,179 |
| Median Family Income | $43,015 | $44,671 | $98,750 | $102,794 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $50,987 | $53,553 | $53,684 | $23,750 | $0 | $40,956 | $43,516 | $32,321 | $32,333 | $38,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $44,074 | $44,831 | $53,882 | $65,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $35,250 | $38,750 | $36,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,028 | $42,656 | $42,647 | $32,391 |
| Employed: | 303 | 74.26% |
| Unemployed: | 59 | 14.46% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 46 | 11.27% |
| Total: | 408 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 124 | 40.92% |
| Service: | 17 | 5.61% |
| Sales and Office: | 102 | 33.66% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 39 | 12.87% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 21 | 6.93% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 303 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $161,700, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $82,600 (104.42%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $383 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (72.73% with a mortgage, 27.27% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $79,100 | $80,000 | $101,100 | $95,000 | $103,300 | $115,300 | $86,300 | $125,300 | $126,100 | $130,700 | $126,600 | $139,600 | $151,800 | $161,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $383 | $383 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 104 | 72.73% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 39 | 27.27% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 143 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 143 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 143 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 143 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 143 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 95.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 39.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (87.21%). College enrollment is 87.21%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 24 | 8.76% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 73 | 26.64% |
| Some college, no degree: | 126 | 45.99% |
| Associate's degree: | 16 | 5.84% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 1.82% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 30 | 10.95% |
| Total: | 274 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 250 | 91.24% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 35 | 12.77% |
| Private Insurance: | 406 | 83.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 79 | 16.29% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 485 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 485 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 42.9% | 37.2% | 39.0% | 26.3% | 25.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 11 | 12.79% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 75 | 87.21% |
| Total: | 86 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 11 | 12.79% |
ZIP Code 12069 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 6 people with an annual payroll of $173,000. USPS data shows 106 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 106Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 176Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $38,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $173,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 6Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 12069 is located in Montgomery County, New York, within the Amsterdam, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11220) and New York's 21st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 50,219 people, about 0.45% of whom live in ZIP Code 12069. It covers 0.373 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.045 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Amsterdam, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 50,219Source: Census |
| MSA: | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.373 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.045 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 21Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 15114.76 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 12069 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.