ZIP Code 12184
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Valatie · Columbia County · New York
- Population
- 7,148
- Median income
- $98,622
- Median home value
- $355,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.2%
- Land area
- 99.8 sq mi
72/sq mi
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.5
New York
ZIP code 12184 in Valatie, New York has a population of 7,148. The median household income is $98,622, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $355,200, 28% above the US average. 41.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12184 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.8 square miles in Valatie, Columbia County, New York. The area is home to 7,148 residents, producing a population density of 72 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 12184 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12184 sits at $98,622 (7% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $55,342. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $355,200 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,086 per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12184 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 12184 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 12184
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12184.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12184, Valatie, 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
7,148
Population
99.8
Area (sq mi)
72
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12184?
47.5
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
2.9%
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?
$98,622
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$55,342
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,412
Total Housing Units
2,971
Occupied Units
441
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,200
Median Home Value
-6% vs state
$1,086
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+18.9%
YoY Change (2024)
321
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+221%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12184 have increased 18.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 200 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 224 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 251 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 270 |
| 2024 | +18.9% | 321 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 152 business establishments in ZIP 12184, employing approximately 1,287 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,959,000.
152
Businesses
1,287
Employees
$56.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 19 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 4.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.0% |
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 12184 vs 12130 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12130 | Niverville, NY | 987 | 1.5 mi |
| 12132 | North Chatham, NY | 338 | 3.7 mi |
| 12106 | Kinderhook, NY | 2,193 | 3.6 mi |
| 12136 | Old Chatham, NY | 804 | 5.0 mi |
| 12115 | Malden Bridge, NY | 189 | 5.2 mi |
| 12173 | Stuyvesant, NY | 1,753 | 5.9 mi |
| 12075 | Ghent, NY | 3,418 | 8.4 mi |
| 12174 | Stuyvesant Falls, NY | 345 | 6.0 mi |
| 12156 | Schodack Landing, NY | 848 | 6.0 mi |
| 12123 | Nassau, NY | 5,124 | 7.5 mi |
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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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