Esperance, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12066
Schoharie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,143
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,571
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Esperance pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12066 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12066 covers 87.1 square miles in Esperance, Schoharie County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,143 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12066 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,571 (15% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,684. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $197,800 (48% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,154; owner occupancy is 86.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schoharie County, so 12066 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 12066
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Esperance, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12066.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,143
Population
87.1
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12066?
40.9
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
1.1%
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?
$78,571
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$41,684
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12066 ranks among New York ZIPs
Esperance, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,571 45th percentile higher than 45% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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
885housing units
885
Total Housing Units
802
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,800
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 12066 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12053
Delanson (12053)
4,587 residents
- 12157
Schoharie (12157)
4,061 residents
- 12072
Fultonville (12072)
2,890 residents
- 12066
Esperance (12066)
2,143 residents
- 12166 1,363
Sprakers (12166)
1,363 residents
- 12092 1,304
Howes Cave (12092)
1,304 residents
- 12160 944
Sloansville (12160)
944 residents
- 12035 802
Central Bridge (12035)
802 residents
- 12031 175
Carlisle (12031)
175 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12066 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12066 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12035
Central Bridge (12035)
$98,375 median income
- 12166
Sprakers (12166)
$94,821 median income
- 12053
Delanson (12053)
$91,991 median income
- 12031
Carlisle (12031)
$87,143 median income
- 12072
Fultonville (12072)
$81,063 median income
- 12066
Esperance (12066)
$78,571 median income
- 12157
Schoharie (12157)
$75,997 median income
- 12160
Sloansville (12160)
$69,750 median income
- 12092
Howes Cave (12092)
$58,615 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12066 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12066, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,143 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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