ZIP Code 12093

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Jefferson · Schoharie County · New York

Population
1,666

10/sq mi

Median income
$65,321

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$174,800

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.2%

Median age 53.2

Land area
170.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12093 in Jefferson, New York has a population of 1,666. The median household income is $65,321, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $174,800, 37% below the US average. 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12093 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 170.0 square miles in Jefferson, Schoharie County, New York. The area is home to 1,666 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 12093 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12093 sits at $65,321 (29% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $42,239. The poverty rate stands at 10.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $174,800 (54% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12093 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Schoharie County, so you can benchmark 12093 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 12093, Jefferson, 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

1,666

Population

170.0

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12093?

53.2

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$65,321

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$42,239

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,099

Total Housing Units

632

Occupied Units

467

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$174,800

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 12093, employing approximately 62 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,884,000.

19

Businesses

62

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 4 21.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.8%

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
12036 Charlotteville, NY 228 4.0 mi
12167 Stamford, NY 2,438 5.7 mi
13786 Harpersfield, NY 464 5.2 mi
12175 Summit, NY 797 5.3 mi
12064 East Worcester, NY 563 8.3 mi
13788 Hobart, NY 991 10.2 mi
12149 Richmondville, NY 2,474 9.0 mi
12197 Worcester, NY 2,233 9.4 mi
13842 South Kortright, NY 695 9.8 mi
12434 Grand Gorge, NY 751 11.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12093 in?
ZIP code 12093 (Jefferson) 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 12093?
ZIP code 12093 in Jefferson, NY has a population of 1,666 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12093?
The median household income in ZIP 12093 is $65,321, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12093?
The median home value in ZIP 12093 is $174,800, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12093?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12093 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12093?
ZIP code 12093 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 62 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12093?
In ZIP code 12093, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 12093?
In ZIP code 12093, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12093?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12093 is 10.3% 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 Jefferson, 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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