| ZIP Code | 12166 |
|---|---|
| City | Sprakers |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft |
| Latitude | 42.844631 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.460191 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 218 (23%) |
| Some College | 127 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 128 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 208 (21.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 258 (27.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,147 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 102% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $187,500 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 677 |
| Vacant Units | 123 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 677 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 123 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 12166 is located in Sprakers, New York, within Montgomery County. With a population of 1,459, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 12166 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,147 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12166 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $187,500 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 12166 is primarily White (91.43%). Residents are well-educated — 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 102% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12166 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 12166 in Sprakers, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,459 residents, a median household income of $90,147, and a median home value of $187,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.