| ZIP Code | 12174 |
|---|---|
| City | Stuyvesant Falls |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 211 ft |
| Latitude | 42.353199 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.72802 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36021 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 66.1 yrs ↑ 83% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 17.6% ▲ 259% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 62 (13.9%) |
| Some College | 22 (4.9%) |
| Associates | 151 (33.9%) |
| Bachelors | 178 (40%) |
| Graduate Degree | 32 (7.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,882 ▼ 33% below avg |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 258 |
| Vacant Units | 8 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 258 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 8 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 12174 is located in Stuyvesant Falls, New York, within Columbia County. With a population of 571, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66.1 years. Economically, 12174 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,882 is below the national average.
The population of 12174 is primarily White (94.92%). Residents are well-educated — 47.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.9%.
The unemployment rate in 12174 stands at 17.6%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 40%.
Overall, ZIP code 12174 in Stuyvesant Falls, NY is characterized as working-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.