| ZIP Code | 12125 |
|---|---|
| City | New Lebanon |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Area Code | 838 |
| Elevation | 719 ft |
| Latitude | 42.484748 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.399844 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.0% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 217 (26.4%) |
| Some College | 116 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 69 (8.4%) |
| Bachelors | 86 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 333 (40.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,596 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $247,500 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $983/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 619 |
| Vacant Units | 170 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 619 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 170 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 12125 is located in New Lebanon, New York, within Columbia County. With a population of 1,147, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 12125 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,596 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12125 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $247,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $983 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 12125 is primarily White (88.23%). Residents are well-educated — 51.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12125 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 12125 in New Lebanon, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,147 residents, a median household income of $67,596, and a median home value of $247,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.