ZIP Code 12024

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Brainard · Columbia County · New York

Population
31

12/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
36.6%

Median age 55.2

Land area
2.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12024 in Brainard, New York has a population of 31. 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12024 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.7 square miles in Brainard, Columbia County, New York. The area is home to 31 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12024 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12024 sits at , while per-capita income is $57,868. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12024 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 12024 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12024, Brainard, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

31

Population

2.7

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12024?

55.2

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$57,868

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

44

Total Housing Units

44

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

2003

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 12024, employing approximately 5 people with a combined annual payroll of $154,000.

3

Businesses

5

Employees

$154K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
12115 Malden Bridge, NY 189 2.4 mi
12136 Old Chatham, NY 804 3.1 mi
12195 West Lebanon, NY 154 3.2 mi
12062 East Nassau, NY 1,776 4.0 mi
12060 East Chatham, NY 1,507 4.6 mi
12132 North Chatham, NY 338 4.9 mi
12123 Nassau, NY 5,124 5.0 mi
12125 New Lebanon, NY 1,373 6.5 mi
12130 Niverville, NY 987 6.9 mi
12037 Chatham, NY 4,015 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12024 in?
ZIP code 12024 (Brainard) 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 12024?
ZIP code 12024 in Brainard, NY has a population of 31 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12024?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12024 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12024?
ZIP code 12024 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 5 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12024?
In ZIP code 12024, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% 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 12024?
In ZIP code 12024, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12024?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12024 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Brainard, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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