| ZIP Code | 12173 |
|---|---|
| City | Stuyvesant |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 79 ft |
| Latitude | 42.395485 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.755478 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.0 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 44.0% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 40% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 416 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 137 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 127 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 195 (16%) |
| Graduate Degree | 340 (28%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,700 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,113/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 835 |
| Vacant Units | 101 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 835 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 101 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 12173 is located in Stuyvesant, New York, within Columbia County. With a population of 2,040, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37 years. Economically, 12173 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12173 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $219,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,113 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 12173 is primarily White (85.78%). Residents are well-educated — 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.6%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12173 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 12173 in Stuyvesant, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,040 residents, a median household income of $80,500, and a median home value of $219,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.