| ZIP Code | 12066 |
|---|---|
| City | Esperance |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft |
| Latitude | 42.781106 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.303881 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36095 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs ↓ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 8.7% ▲ 78% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 480 (37.1%) |
| Some College | 208 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 104 (8%) |
| Bachelors | 201 (15.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 285 (22%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,250 ≈ Avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,600 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,004/mo |
| Total Units | 864 |
| Vacant Units | 94 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 864 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 94 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 12066 is located in Esperance, New York, within Montgomery County. With a population of 1,830, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years. Economically, 12066 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12066 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $174,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,004 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 12066 is primarily White (89.89%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12066 stands at 8.7%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 12066 in Esperance, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,830 residents, a median household income of $71,250, and a median home value of $174,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.