ZIP Code 12503
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Ancramdale · Columbia County · New York
- Population
- 775
- Median income
- $117,935
- Median home value
- $506,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.1%
- Land area
- 54.6 sq mi
14/sq mi
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 82% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.9
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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12503?
49.9
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
1.9%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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