PlainZIP

Kinderhook, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12106

Columbia County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,193
58/sq mi
$75,714
Median income
$278,100
Median home value
41.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kinderhook pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
58
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12106 covers 37.7 square miles in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,193 residents on file, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12106 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,714 (18% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $59,647. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. Median home value sits at $278,100 (26% below the state average), median rent at $977 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 12106 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 12106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kinderhook, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12106.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12106, Kinderhook, 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

2,193

Population

37.7

Area (sq mi)

58

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12106?

54.9

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$75,714

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$59,647

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12106 ranks nationally

Kinderhook, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,714 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,070

Total Housing Units

940

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$278,100

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$977

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+20.2%

YoY Change (2024)

372

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+272%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12106 have increased 20.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +272% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 196
2021 +17.1% 230
2022 +18.9% 274
2023 +13.2% 309
2024 +20.2% 372

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 12106, employing approximately 236 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,148,000.

69

Businesses

236

Employees

$10.1M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 24.6%
Accommodation and food services 12 17.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 14.5%
Retail trade 6 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 5.8%
Information 3 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 4.3%

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 12106 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12106 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12106 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12173 Stuyvesant, NY 1,753 2.5 mi
12174 Stuyvesant Falls, NY 345 2.6 mi
12184 Valatie, NY 7,148 3.6 mi
12130 Niverville, NY 987 4.5 mi
12156 Schodack Landing, NY 848 6.3 mi
12172 Stottville, NY 405 7.0 mi
12192 West Coxsackie, NY 1,722 6.0 mi
12124 New Baltimore, NY 606 5.9 mi
12033 Castleton On Hudson, NY 7,851 10.3 mi
12132 North Chatham, NY 338 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Columbia County

12534 standard
Hudson, NY
Pop: 17,867
12184 standard
Valatie, NY
Pop: 7,148
12037 standard
Chatham, NY
Pop: 4,015
12526 standard
Germantown, NY
Pop: 3,686
12075 standard
Ghent, NY
Pop: 3,418
12529 standard
Hillsdale, NY
Pop: 2,859

Related Areas

Columbia County Kinderhook, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12106 in? ▼
ZIP code 12106 (Kinderhook) 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 12106? ▼
ZIP code 12106 in Kinderhook, NY has a population of 2,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12106 is $75,714, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12106 is $278,100, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12106 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12106? ▼
ZIP code 12106 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12106 are: Construction (17), Accommodation and food services (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12106 increased by 20.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 272%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12106? ▼
In ZIP code 12106, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% 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 12106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12106 is 27.4 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 12106? ▼
In ZIP code 12106, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12106 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.