| ZIP Code | 12029 |
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| City | Canaan |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 1,085 ft |
| Latitude | 42.41595 |
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| Longitude | -73.424961 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.87 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.9% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 165 (21.4%) |
| Some College | 48 (6.2%) |
| Associates | 66 (8.5%) |
| Bachelors | 140 (18.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 353 (45.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,167 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $374,700 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,431/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 755 |
| Vacant Units | 263 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 755 |
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| Vacant | 263 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.87 |
ZIP code 12029 is located in Canaan, New York, within Columbia County. With a population of 1,017, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.8 years. Economically, 12029 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,167 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12029 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $374,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,431 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 12029 is primarily White (90.95%). Residents are highly educated — 63.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12029 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 12029 in Canaan, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,017 residents, a median household income of $104,167, and a median home value of $374,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.