| ZIP Code | 12503 |
|---|---|
| City | Ancramdale |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 595 ft |
| Latitude | 42.035959 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.580146 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.1 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.4% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 72% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 114 (24.5%) |
| Some College | 70 (15%) |
| Associates | 10 (2.1%) |
| Bachelors | 54 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 218 (46.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,375 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $458,300 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $793/mo ↓ 46% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 530 |
| Vacant Units | 248 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 530 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 248 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 12503 is located in Ancramdale, New York, within Columbia County. With a population of 750, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.1 years. Economically, 12503 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,375 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12503 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $458,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $793 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 12503 is primarily White (71.60%). Residents are well-educated — 58.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 49% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12503 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 12503 in Ancramdale, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 750 residents, a median household income of $104,375, and a median home value of $458,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.