ZIP Code 12125

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New Lebanon · Columbia County · New York

Population
1,373

30/sq mi

Median income
$55,625

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$275,900

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.1%

Median age 49.4

Land area
46.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12125 in New Lebanon, New York has a population of 1,373. The median household income is $55,625, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $275,900, 1% below the US average. 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12125 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.4 square miles in New Lebanon, Columbia County, New York. The area is home to 1,373 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 12125 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12125 sits at $55,625 (40% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,897. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $275,900 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $960 per month, and 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12125 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 12125 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 12125

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12125.

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 12125, New Lebanon, 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

1,373

Population

46.4

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12125?

49.4

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$55,625

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$38,897

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

670

Total Housing Units

496

Occupied Units

174

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$275,900

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$960

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 39 business establishments in ZIP 12125, employing approximately 357 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,645,000.

39

Businesses

357

Employees

$16.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 33.3%
Accommodation and food services 8 20.5%
Construction 3 7.7%
Manufacturing 3 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12125 vs 12195 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12195 West Lebanon, NY 154 3.5 mi
12029 Canaan, NY 1,113 4.9 mi
12168 Stephentown, NY 1,952 6.0 mi
12024 Brainard, NY 31 6.5 mi
01254 Richmond, MA 972 6.9 mi
12169 Stephentown, NY 306 7.9 mi
12060 East Chatham, NY 1,507 6.1 mi
01201 Pittsfield, MA 46,504 6.8 mi
12062 East Nassau, NY 1,776 6.5 mi
01237 Lanesborough, MA 2,496 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12125 in?
ZIP code 12125 (New Lebanon) 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 12125?
ZIP code 12125 in New Lebanon, NY has a population of 1,373 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12125?
The median household income in ZIP 12125 is $55,625, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12125?
The median home value in ZIP 12125 is $275,900, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12125?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12125 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12125?
ZIP code 12125 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 357 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12125?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12125 are: Retail trade (13), Accommodation and food services (8), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12125?
In ZIP code 12125, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 12125?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12125 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12125?
In ZIP code 12125, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12125?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12125 is 13.7% 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 New Lebanon, 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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