Austerlitz, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12017
Columbia County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 435
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Austerlitz has 435 residents, placing it in the 17th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 8 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 12017 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 12017 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austerlitz, Columbia County, New York, home to just 435 residents across 51.8 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 12017, but per-capita income is $81,642. The poverty rate is 1.9%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbia County, so 12017 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12017, Austerlitz, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
435
Population
51.8
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12017?
57.1
Median Age
42.3%
Male
57.7%
Female
5.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$81,642
Per Capita Income
1.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
311housing units
311
Total Housing Units
222
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,583
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 12017, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,497,000.
9
Businesses
22
Employees
$1.5M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 55.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12017 vs 12165 →
ZIP 12017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12037
Chatham (12037)
4,015 residents
- 01236 1,509
Housatonic (01236)
1,509 residents
- 12060 1,507
East Chatham (12060)
1,507 residents
- 01266 1,463
West Stockbridge (01266)
1,463 residents
- 01262 1,238
Stockbridge (01262)
1,238 residents
- 12029 1,113
Canaan (12029)
1,113 residents
- 01254 972
Richmond (01254)
972 residents
- 12017 435
Austerlitz (12017)
435 residents
- 01260 240
South Lee (01260)
240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12017 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12165 | Spencertown, NY | 175 | 2.4 mi |
| 01266 | West Stockbridge, MA | 1,463 | 4.1 mi |
| 12029 | Canaan, NY | 1,113 | 6.2 mi |
| 12060 | East Chatham, NY | 1,507 | 6.8 mi |
| 12037 | Chatham, NY | 4,015 | 5.7 mi |
| 01236 | Housatonic, MA | 1,509 | 5.8 mi |
| 01260 | South Lee, MA | 240 | 6.2 mi |
| 01254 | Richmond, MA | 972 | 6.4 mi |
| 01262 | Stockbridge, MA | 1,238 | 7.6 mi |
| 01229 | Glendale, MA | 95 | 7.3 mi |
More ZIP Codes in Columbia County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12017 in?
ZIP code 12017 (Austerlitz) is located in Columbia County, New York. Columbia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbia-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12017?
ZIP code 12017 in Austerlitz, NY has a population of 435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12017?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12017 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12017?
ZIP code 12017 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12017?
In ZIP code 12017, 74.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12017?
In ZIP code 12017, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12017?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12017 is 1.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 12017's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 12017 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Austerlitz, NY ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.