Ancram, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12502
Columbia County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,164
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,192
- Median income Above-median income area
- $370,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ancram pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12502 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12502 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ancram, Columbia County, New York, home to just 1,164 residents across 85.0 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12502 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,192 (8% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,176. Unemployment is 10.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $370,500 (2% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,160; 93.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbia County, so 12502 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 12502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ancram, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12502.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
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 12502, Ancram, 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
1,164
Population
85.0
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12502?
54.2
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
6.0%
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?
$85,192
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$56,176
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12502 ranks among New York ZIPs
Ancram, 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)
$85,192 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
584housing units
584
Total Housing Units
398
Occupied Units
186
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$370,500
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,160
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 12502, employing approximately 227 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,085,000.
32
Businesses
227
Employees
$21.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 25.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.4% |
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 12502 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12534
Hudson (12534)
17,867 residents
- 12546 3,039
Millerton (12546)
3,039 residents
- 12567 2,854
Pine Plains (12567)
2,854 residents
- 12516 1,833
Copake (12516)
1,833 residents
- 12523 1,798
Elizaville (12523)
1,798 residents
- 12521 1,644
Craryville (12521)
1,644 residents
- 12502 1,164
Ancram (12502)
1,164 residents
- 12503 775
Ancramdale (12503)
775 residents
- 12513 651
Claverack (12513)
651 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12502 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12517
Copake Falls (12517)
$153,958 median income
- 12516
Copake (12516)
$128,750 median income
- 12503
Ancramdale (12503)
$117,935 median income
- 12567
Pine Plains (12567)
$103,750 median income
- 12502
Ancram (12502)
$85,192 median income
- 12546
Millerton (12546)
$84,455 median income
- 12521
Craryville (12521)
$75,652 median income
- 12534
Hudson (12534)
$72,741 median income
- 12513 $60,951
Claverack (12513)
$60,951 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12502 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12521 | Craryville, NY | 1,644 | 5.9 mi |
| 12523 | Elizaville, NY | 1,798 | 5.0 mi |
| 12567 | Pine Plains, NY | 2,854 | 7.1 mi |
| 12516 | Copake, NY | 1,833 | 5.0 mi |
| 12503 | Ancramdale, NY | 775 | 5.0 mi |
| 12530 | Hollowville, NY | 124 | 8.6 mi |
| 12517 | Copake Falls, NY | 509 | 7.7 mi |
| 12513 | Claverack, NY | 651 | 9.9 mi |
| 12534 | Hudson, NY | 17,867 | 10.7 mi |
| 12546 | Millerton, NY | 3,039 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12502, 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 (1,164 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 12502 in?
ZIP code 12502 (Ancram) 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 12502?
ZIP code 12502 in Ancram, NY has a population of 1,164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12502?
The median household income in ZIP 12502 is $85,192, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12502?
The median home value in ZIP 12502 is $370,500, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12502?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12502 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12502?
ZIP code 12502 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12502?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12502 are: Construction (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12502?
In ZIP code 12502, 75.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 12502?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12502 is 31.2 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 12502?
In ZIP code 12502, approximately 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12502?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12502 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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