Claverack, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12513
Columbia County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 651
- 86/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,951
- Median income Below-median income area
- $438,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Claverack pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 86
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12513 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12513 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Claverack, Columbia County, New York, home to just 651 residents across 7.6 square miles, a density of 86 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12513 reports a modest median household income of $60,951 (34% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,633. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $438,000 (16% above the average New York ZIP), while 71.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbia County, so 12513 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 12513
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Claverack, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12513.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 12513, Claverack, 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
651
Population
7.6
Area (sq mi)
86
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12513?
67.6
Median Age
63.6%
Male
36.4%
Female
32.0%
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?
$60,951
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$52,633
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12513 ranks among New York ZIPs
Claverack, 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)
$60,951 16th percentile higher than 16% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
210housing units
210
Total Housing Units
167
Occupied Units
43
Vacant Units
1.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$438,000
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 12513, employing approximately 260 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,669,000.
34
Businesses
260
Employees
$11.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 17.6% |
| Construction | 4 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.8% |
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 12513 vs 12534 →
ZIP 12513 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
- 12075 3,418
Ghent (12075)
3,418 residents
- 12015 3,010
Athens (12015)
3,010 residents
- 12523 1,798
Elizaville (12523)
1,798 residents
- 12521 1,644
Craryville (12521)
1,644 residents
- 12565 1,487
Philmont (12565)
1,487 residents
- 12502 1,164
Ancram (12502)
1,164 residents
- 12513 651
Claverack (12513)
651 residents
- 12172 405
Stottville (12172)
405 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12513 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12513 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12075
Ghent (12075)
$98,047 median income
- 12015
Athens (12015)
$91,845 median income
- 12172
Stottville (12172)
$86,587 median income
- 12502
Ancram (12502)
$85,192 median income
- 12521
Craryville (12521)
$75,652 median income
- 12534
Hudson (12534)
$72,741 median income
- 12513
Claverack (12513)
$60,951 median income
- 12565
Philmont (12565)
$56,563 median income
- 12523
Elizaville (12523)
$54,235 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12513 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12534 | Hudson, NY | 17,867 | 1.3 mi |
| 12530 | Hollowville, NY | 124 | 2.2 mi |
| 12172 | Stottville, NY | 405 | 5.0 mi |
| 12565 | Philmont, NY | 1,487 | 4.7 mi |
| 12521 | Craryville, NY | 1,644 | 5.2 mi |
| 12174 | Stuyvesant Falls, NY | 345 | 9.4 mi |
| 12523 | Elizaville, NY | 1,798 | 9.1 mi |
| 12015 | Athens, NY | 3,010 | 6.8 mi |
| 12075 | Ghent, NY | 3,418 | 7.4 mi |
| 12502 | Ancram, NY | 1,164 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12513, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 12513 in?
ZIP code 12513 (Claverack) 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 12513?
ZIP code 12513 in Claverack, NY has a population of 651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12513?
The median household income in ZIP 12513 is $60,951, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12513?
The median home value in ZIP 12513 is $438,000, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12513?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12513 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12513?
ZIP code 12513 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12513?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12513 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12513?
In ZIP code 12513, 94.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.4% 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 12513?
In ZIP code 12513, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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