ZIP Code 12166

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Sprakers · Montgomery County · New York

Population
1,363

12/sq mi

Median income
$94,821

▲ 24% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$219,400

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.2%

Median age 37

Land area
113.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12166 in Sprakers, New York has a population of 1,363. The median household income is $94,821, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $219,400, 21% below the US average. 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12166 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 113.6 square miles in Sprakers, Montgomery County, New York. The area is home to 1,363 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 12166 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12166 sits at $94,821 (3% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $33,609. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $219,400 (42% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12166 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 12166 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 12166

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12166.

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 12166, Sprakers, 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

1,363

Population

113.6

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12166?

37.0

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

$33,609

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

713

Total Housing Units

590

Occupied Units

123

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.4%
Renter 6.6%

$219,400

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Sprakers, 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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