Sprakers, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12166
Montgomery County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,363
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $94,821
- Median income Above-median income area
- $219,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sprakers pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12166 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12166 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sprakers, Montgomery County, New York, home to just 1,363 residents across 113.6 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12166 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,821 (3% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,609. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 1.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $219,400 (42% below the average New York ZIP); owner occupancy is 93.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 12166 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 12166
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sprakers, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12166.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 12166, Sprakers, 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
1,363
Population
113.6
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12166?
37.0
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
0.4%
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?
$94,821
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$33,609
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12166 ranks among New York ZIPs
Sprakers, 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)
$94,821 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
713housing units
713
Total Housing Units
590
Occupied Units
123
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,400
Median Home Value
-42% 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 20 business establishments in ZIP 12166, employing approximately 114 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,892,000.
20
Businesses
114
Employees
$4.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 15.0% |
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 12166 vs 12031 →
ZIP 12166 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12043
Cobleskill (12043)
8,509 residents
- 13317
Canajoharie (13317)
3,784 residents
- 12068 3,201
Fonda (12068)
3,201 residents
- 12072 2,890
Fultonville (12072)
2,890 residents
- 13459 2,222
Sharon Springs (13459)
2,222 residents
- 12066 2,143
Esperance (12066)
2,143 residents
- 13428 1,635
Palatine Bridge (13428)
1,635 residents
- 12166 1,363
Sprakers (12166)
1,363 residents
- 12160 944
Sloansville (12160)
944 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12166 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12166 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12035
Central Bridge (12035)
$98,375 median income
- 12166
Sprakers (12166)
$94,821 median income
- 12031
Carlisle (12031)
$87,143 median income
- 12072
Fultonville (12072)
$81,063 median income
- 12066
Esperance (12066)
$78,571 median income
- 13428
Palatine Bridge (13428)
$76,295 median income
- 12068
Fonda (12068)
$72,788 median income
- 13317
Canajoharie (13317)
$72,500 median income
- 12160
Sloansville (12160)
$69,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12166 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12031 | Carlisle, NY | 175 | 5.1 mi |
| 12072 | Fultonville, NY | 2,890 | 5.6 mi |
| 13317 | Canajoharie, NY | 3,784 | 6.7 mi |
| 12068 | Fonda, NY | 3,201 | 8.4 mi |
| 12160 | Sloansville, NY | 944 | 7.0 mi |
| 13428 | Palatine Bridge, NY | 1,635 | 7.3 mi |
| 13459 | Sharon Springs, NY | 2,222 | 8.1 mi |
| 12066 | Esperance, NY | 2,143 | 8.3 mi |
| 12043 | Cobleskill, NY | 8,509 | 9.9 mi |
| 12035 | Central Bridge, NY | 802 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12166, 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 (1,363 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 12166 in?
ZIP code 12166 (Sprakers) is located in Montgomery County, New York. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12166?
ZIP code 12166 in Sprakers, NY has a population of 1,363 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12166?
The median household income in ZIP 12166 is $94,821, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12166?
The median home value in ZIP 12166 is $219,400, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12166?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12166 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12166?
ZIP code 12166 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 114 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12166?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12166 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12166?
In ZIP code 12166, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 12166?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12166 is 30.3 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 12166?
In ZIP code 12166, approximately 93.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12166?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12166 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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