Old Chatham, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12136
Columbia County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 804
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $148,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $471,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Old Chatham pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 97%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12136 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12136 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Old Chatham, Columbia County, New York, home to just 804 residents across 47.0 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12136 skews affluent, with a median household income of $148,750 (61% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $108,085. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $471,900 (25% above the average New York ZIP), while 97.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbia County, so 12136 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 12136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Old Chatham, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12136.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 12136, Old Chatham, 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
804
Population
47.0
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12136?
57.8
Median Age
57.0%
Male
43.0%
Female
8.8%
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?
$148,750
Median Household Income
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$108,085
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12136 ranks among New York ZIPs
Old Chatham, 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)
$148,750 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
605housing units
605
Total Housing Units
464
Occupied Units
141
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$471,900
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 12136, employing approximately 139 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,515,000.
30
Businesses
139
Employees
$6.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 20.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 20.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.0% |
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 12136 vs 12115 →
ZIP 12136 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12184
Valatie (12184)
7,148 residents
- 12123
Nassau (12123)
5,124 residents
- 12037
Chatham (12037)
4,015 residents
- 12062 1,776
East Nassau (12062)
1,776 residents
- 12060 1,507
East Chatham (12060)
1,507 residents
- 12130 987
Niverville (12130)
987 residents
- 12136 804
Old Chatham (12136)
804 residents
- 12132 338
North Chatham (12132)
338 residents
- 12115 189
Malden Bridge (12115)
189 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12136 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12136 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12195
West Lebanon (12195)
$148,815 median income
- 12136
Old Chatham (12136)
$148,750 median income
- 12123
Nassau (12123)
$108,878 median income
- 12130
Niverville (12130)
$104,286 median income
- 12060
East Chatham (12060)
$101,548 median income
- 12184
Valatie (12184)
$98,622 median income
- 12115
Malden Bridge (12115)
$91,875 median income
- 12037
Chatham (12037)
$89,844 median income
- 12062
East Nassau (12062)
$87,679 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12136 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12115 | Malden Bridge, NY | 189 | 2.8 mi |
| 12024 | Brainard, NY | 31 | 3.1 mi |
| 12060 | East Chatham, NY | 1,507 | 3.5 mi |
| 12037 | Chatham, NY | 4,015 | 6.3 mi |
| 12132 | North Chatham, NY | 338 | 4.4 mi |
| 12130 | Niverville, NY | 987 | 5.2 mi |
| 12184 | Valatie, NY | 7,148 | 5.0 mi |
| 12123 | Nassau, NY | 5,124 | 6.5 mi |
| 12195 | West Lebanon, NY | 154 | 5.7 mi |
| 12062 | East Nassau, NY | 1,776 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12136, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 12136 in?
ZIP code 12136 (Old Chatham) 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 12136?
ZIP code 12136 in Old Chatham, NY has a population of 804 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12136?
The median household income in ZIP 12136 is $148,750, which is 95% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12136?
The median home value in ZIP 12136 is $471,900, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12136?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12136 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12136?
ZIP code 12136 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12136?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12136 are: Construction (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12136?
In ZIP code 12136, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% 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 12136?
In ZIP code 12136, approximately 97.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12136?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12136 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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