12172 ZIP Code — Stottville, NY

Columbia County, New York

ZIP code 12172 is located in Stottville, New York, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 0.54 square miles and serves a population of 211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12172

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 97%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $58,403. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 12172 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

211

population

0.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12172 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12172

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City	Status
Stottville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	211
Population density	391 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	0.54 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.2862
Longitude	-73.7393
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

211

Population

391

People per sq mi

22.2

Median age

$58,403

Median household income

$19,028

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,035

Median monthly rent

3.2%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

6.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	71	33.6%
18 and over	140	66.4%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	22.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	211	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.6%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.4%	11.5%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 50.8%

$75k–$100k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	50.8%
$75k–$100k	28.6%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
Median income	$58,403

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,035
Owner occupied	3.2%
Renter occupied	96.8%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	2.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	13.7%
1939 or earlier	52.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	53.4%
3 bedrooms	19.2%
4 bedrooms	27.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	96.8%
2 vehicles	3.2%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.3%
Electricity	39.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	20	31.7%
Cohabiting couple	14	22.2%
Male householder, no spouse	11	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	18	28.6%
Households with children under 18	50	79.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	3.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	68.2%	26.9%
Married	19.3%	38.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	34.6%
Divorced	12.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 27.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 33.7%

Professional & management 31.6%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Construction 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	34.7%
Sales & office	30.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.8%
Government	4.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 35.2%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	26.7%
High cholesterol	28.7%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	20.4%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.4%
Under 18	22.5%
18–64 years	31.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	171	81.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	211	100.0%
Born in same state	211	100.0%
Born in different state	162	76.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	121	57.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.9%
Internet access	82.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12172

What city is ZIP code 12172 in?

ZIP code 12172 is primarily assigned to Stottville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12172 in?

ZIP code 12172 falls within Columbia County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12172 mostly rentals?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 12172 are renter-occupied.

Is ZIP code 12172 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 12172 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12172?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12172?

19% of residents in ZIP code 12172 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 12172 in?

ZIP code 12172 observes the EST timezone.