| ZIP Code | 12516 |
|---|---|
| City | Copake |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 600 ft |
| Latitude | 42.108104 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.551361 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.3 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 139 (9.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 496 (34.1%) |
| Some College | 208 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 68 (4.7%) |
| Bachelors | 64 (4.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 478 (32.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $126,667 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $227,000 ▼ 19% below avg ↓ 11% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,008/mo ↑ 105% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 990 |
| Vacant Units | 282 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 990 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 282 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 12516 is located in Copake, New York, within Columbia County. With a population of 1,748, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.3 years. Economically, 12516 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $126,667 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12516 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $227,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,008 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 11% since 2019.
The population of 12516 is primarily White (89.65%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12516 stands at 1.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 12516 in Copake, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,748 residents, a median household income of $126,667, and a median home value of $227,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.