Middleburgh, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12122
Schoharie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,582
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,875
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Middleburgh pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12122 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12122 covers 279.4 square miles in Middleburgh, Schoharie County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,582 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12122 reports a modest median household income of $55,875 (40% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,099. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $174,300 (54% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,106; owner occupancy is 81.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Schoharie County, so 12122 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 12122
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middleburgh, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12122.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 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 12122, Middleburgh, 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
4,582
Population
279.4
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12122?
51.8
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
3.2%
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?
$55,875
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$41,099
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12122 ranks among New York ZIPs
Middleburgh, 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)
$55,875 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
2,276housing units
2,276
Total Housing Units
1,712
Occupied Units
564
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,300
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,106
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 12122, employing approximately 340 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,305,000.
73
Businesses
340
Employees
$17.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 19.2% |
| Construction | 11 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 15.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 5.5% |
| Information | 3 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.1% |
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 12122 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12122
Middleburgh (12122)
4,582 residents
- 12157
Schoharie (12157)
4,061 residents
- 12023
Berne (12023)
2,196 residents
- 12076 1,500
Gilboa (12076)
1,500 residents
- 12187 697
Warnerville (12187)
697 residents
- 12469 677
Preston Hollow (12469)
677 residents
- 12071 270
Fultonham (12071)
270 residents
- 12194 207
West Fulton (12194)
207 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12122 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12122 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12023
Berne (12023)
$112,885 median income
- 12469
Preston Hollow (12469)
$99,722 median income
- 12071
Fultonham (12071)
$99,375 median income
- 12194
West Fulton (12194)
$91,250 median income
- 12076
Gilboa (12076)
$84,583 median income
- 12187
Warnerville (12187)
$78,149 median income
- 12157
Schoharie (12157)
$75,997 median income
- 12122
Middleburgh (12122)
$55,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12122 ranks #8 of 8 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 12122, 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 (4,582 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 12122 in?
ZIP code 12122 (Middleburgh) 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 12122?
ZIP code 12122 in Middleburgh, NY has a population of 4,582 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12122?
The median household income in ZIP 12122 is $55,875, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12122?
The median home value in ZIP 12122 is $174,300, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12122?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12122 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12122?
ZIP code 12122 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12122?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12122 are: Retail trade (14), Construction (11), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12122?
In ZIP code 12122, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 12122?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12122 is 26.4 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 12122?
In ZIP code 12122, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12122?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12122 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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