ZIP Code 12066

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Esperance · Schoharie County · New York

Population
2,143

25/sq mi

Median income
$78,571

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$197,800

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.7%

Median age 40.9

Land area
87.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12066 in Esperance, New York has a population of 2,143. The median household income is $78,571, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $197,800, 29% below the US average. 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12066 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 87.1 square miles in Esperance, Schoharie County, New York. The area is home to 2,143 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 12066 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12066 sits at $78,571 (15% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $41,684. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $197,800 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $1,154 per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12066 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Schoharie County, so you can benchmark 12066 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 12066

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12066.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 12066, Esperance, 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

2,143

Population

87.1

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12066?

40.9

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$78,571

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$41,684

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

885

Total Housing Units

802

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$197,800

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,154

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 12066, employing approximately 246 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,684,000.

35

Businesses

246

Employees

$7.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 20.0%
Retail trade 5 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 14.3%
Manufacturing 3 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.6%

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 12066 vs 12160 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12160 Sloansville, NY 944 3.2 mi
12035 Central Bridge, NY 802 4.0 mi
12157 Schoharie, NY 4,061 7.9 mi
12053 Delanson, NY 4,587 6.3 mi
12092 Howes Cave, NY 1,304 6.4 mi
12072 Fultonville, NY 2,890 7.7 mi
12031 Carlisle, NY 175 7.5 mi
12166 Sprakers, NY 1,363 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12066 in?
ZIP code 12066 (Esperance) is located in Schoharie County, New York. Schoharie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/schoharie-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12066?
ZIP code 12066 in Esperance, NY has a population of 2,143 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12066?
The median household income in ZIP 12066 is $78,571, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12066?
The median home value in ZIP 12066 is $197,800, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12066?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12066 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12066?
ZIP code 12066 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 246 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12066?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12066 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12066?
In ZIP code 12066, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12066?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12066 is 32.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12066?
In ZIP code 12066, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12066?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12066 is 6.8% 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 Esperance, 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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