ZIP Code 12165

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Spencertown · Columbia County · New York

Population
175

21/sq mi

Median income
$65,368

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$417,500

▲ 50% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
72.7%

Median age 66.4

Land area
8.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12165 in Spencertown, New York has a population of 175. The median household income is $65,368, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $417,500, 50% above the US average. 72.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12165 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.4 square miles in Spencertown, Columbia County, New York. The area is home to 175 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 12165 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12165 sits at $65,368 (29% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $52,439. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 12.7%. On housing, the median home value is $417,500 (10% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12165 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 72.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 12165 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 →

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 12165, Spencertown, 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

175

Population

8.4

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12165?

66.4

Median Age

62.3%

Male

37.7%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$65,368

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$52,439

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 83.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.7%

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

What does housing look like?

132

Total Housing Units

113

Occupied Units

19

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.8%
Renter 6.2%

$417,500

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 12165, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,212,000.

13

Businesses

64

Employees

$4.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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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12037 Chatham, NY 4,015 3.9 mi
12060 East Chatham, NY 1,507 7.4 mi
12529 Hillsdale, NY 2,859 6.7 mi
01266 West Stockbridge, MA 1,463 6.3 mi
12075 Ghent, NY 3,418 6.5 mi
01236 Housatonic, MA 1,509 7.4 mi
12136 Old Chatham, NY 804 9.1 mi
12029 Canaan, NY 1,113 7.8 mi
12565 Philmont, NY 1,487 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12165 in?
ZIP code 12165 (Spencertown) 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 12165?
ZIP code 12165 in Spencertown, NY has a population of 175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12165?
The median household income in ZIP 12165 is $65,368, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12165?
The median home value in ZIP 12165 is $417,500, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12165?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12165 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12165?
ZIP code 12165 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12165?
In ZIP code 12165, 83.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.7% 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 12165?
In ZIP code 12165, approximately 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12165?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12165 is 13.6% 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 Spencertown, 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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