ZIP Code 12117

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Mayfield · Fulton County · New York

Population
3,256

28/sq mi

Median income
$66,000

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$208,500

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.3%

Median age 49.8

Land area
116.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12117 in Mayfield, New York has a population of 3,256. The median household income is $66,000, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $208,500, 25% below the US average. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12117 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 116.3 square miles in Mayfield, Fulton County, New York. The area is home to 3,256 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 12117 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12117 sits at $66,000 (29% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $63,731. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $208,500 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $926 per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fulton County, so you can benchmark 12117 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 12117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12117.

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 12117, Mayfield, 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

3,256

Population

116.3

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12117?

49.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$66,000

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$63,731

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,773

Total Housing Units

1,308

Occupied Units

465

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$208,500

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$926

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 12117, employing approximately 307 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,757,000.

66

Businesses

307

Employees

$15.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 19.7%
Construction 9 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 8 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 6 9.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 6 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 7.6%
Manufacturing 4 6.1%
Wholesale trade 3 4.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.5%

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
12134 Northville, NY 3,516 6.9 mi
12078 Gloversville, NY 23,773 6.3 mi
12025 Broadalbin, NY 5,505 8.4 mi
12095 Johnstown, NY 12,606 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12117 in?
ZIP code 12117 (Mayfield) is located in Fulton County, New York. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12117?
ZIP code 12117 in Mayfield, NY has a population of 3,256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12117?
The median household income in ZIP 12117 is $66,000, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12117?
The median home value in ZIP 12117 is $208,500, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12117?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12117 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12117?
ZIP code 12117 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 307 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12117?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12117 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (9), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12117?
In ZIP code 12117, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 12117?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12117 is 28.8 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 12117?
In ZIP code 12117, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12117?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12117 is 15.0% 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 Mayfield, 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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