ZIP Code 12503

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Ancramdale · Columbia County · New York

Population
775

14/sq mi

Median income
$117,935

▲ 55% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$506,500

▲ 82% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
50.1%

Median age 49.9

Land area
54.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12503 in Ancramdale, New York has a population of 775. The median household income is $117,935, which is 55% above the national average. Median home value is $506,500, 82% above the US average. 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.6 square miles in Ancramdale, Columbia County, New York. The area is home to 775 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 12503 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12503 sits at $117,935 (28% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $58,968. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $506,500 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,052 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 12503 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 12503, Ancramdale, 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

775

Population

54.6

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12503?

49.9

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$117,935

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$58,968

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.1%

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

What does housing look like?

548

Total Housing Units

298

Occupied Units

250

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$506,500

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$1,052

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 12503, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,462,000.

17

Businesses

57

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 29.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 17.6%

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 12503 vs 12516 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12516 Copake, NY 1,833 5.1 mi
12546 Millerton, NY 3,039 5.4 mi
12502 Ancram, NY 1,164 5.0 mi
12567 Pine Plains, NY 2,854 5.3 mi
12517 Copake Falls, NY 509 6.5 mi
01258 South Egremont, MA 374 7.5 mi
12521 Craryville, NY 1,644 9.8 mi
06039 Lakeville, CT 1,942 9.3 mi
12581 Stanfordville, NY 2,246 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12503 in?
ZIP code 12503 (Ancramdale) 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 12503?
ZIP code 12503 in Ancramdale, NY has a population of 775 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12503?
The median household income in ZIP 12503 is $117,935, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12503?
The median home value in ZIP 12503 is $506,500, which is 82% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12503 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12503?
ZIP code 12503 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12503?
In ZIP code 12503, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.1% 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 12503?
In ZIP code 12503, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12503 is 8.1% 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 Ancramdale, 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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