Alplaus, New York | |
|---|---|
  Alplaus, New York Location within the state of New York | |
| Coordinates: 42°51′10″N 73°53′58″W / 42.85278°N 73.89944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady |
| Area | |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 12008 |
| Area code | 518 |
Alplaus is a hamlet located in Schenectady County, New York, United States. Its name is derived from the Dutch Aal Plaats, or "Place of the Eels."
Alplaus is in the southeast corner of the town of Glenville.
Some consider it part of the hamlet of East Glenville; however, it is generally recognized as a separate community. Alplaus is, however, part of the East Glenville census-designated place.
Census data for the ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) associated with Alplaus for the 2000 census had a total population of 431 people in 175 households.[1]
Alplaus has a Residents Association (ARA) which helps coordinate activities within the hamlet and manage relationships with town, county, and state government.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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