12176 ZIP Code — Surprise, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12176 is located in Surprise, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 5.16 square miles and serves a population of 366 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12176

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $211,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,000. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 12176 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

366
population
5.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12176 ZIP code map
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City Status
Surprise Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 366
Population density 71 / sq mi
State FIPS 36
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 5.16 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 42.3925
Longitude -73.9590
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 51.9% 43.6% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 18.6% 31.0% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 29.5% 20.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.8% 11.5%

Demographics & statistics

366
Population
71
People per sq mi
61.9
Median age
$50,000
Median household income
$22,917
Per capita income
$211,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.9%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
227
Housing units
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
Under 5
15
1
5–9
3
5
10–14
15
8
15–19
26
15
20–24
47
8
45–54
26
17
60–64
56
25
65–74
80
2
75–84
6
1
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187420.2%
18 and over29279.8%
65 and over11932.5%
Median age61.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Other race 22.9%
Two or more races 7.6%
Asian 3.2%
GroupCount%
White20643.4%
Hispanic or Latino10922.9%
Other race10922.9%
Two or more races367.6%
Asian153.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.9% 43.6% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 18.6% 31.0% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 29.5% 20.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.8% 11.5%
$15k–$25k 31.3%
$25k–$35k 3.8%
$35k–$50k 15.0%
$50k–$75k 25.6%
$75k–$100k 19.4%
$100k–$150k 5.0%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k31.3%
$25k–$35k3.8%
$35k–$50k15.0%
$50k–$75k25.6%
$75k–$100k19.4%
$100k–$150k5.0%
Median income$50,000

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 10.8%
$100k–$150k 7.9%
$150k–$200k 28.1%
$200k–$300k 30.2%
$300k–$500k 8.6%
$500k–$1M 14.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$211,800
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied86.9%
Renter occupied13.1%
Vacant35.5%
Single-family detached87.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.9%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)1.85

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20098.9%
1990–19993.6%
1980–198914.9%
1970–19798.9%
1960–196934.7%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier29.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms6.9%
3 bedrooms38.7%
4 bedrooms52.8%
5+ bedrooms1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle13.1%
1 vehicle40.6%
2 vehicles38.8%
3 or more7.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity22.5%
Propane / LP gas10.6%
Fuel oil66.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7345.6%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse00.0%
Female householder, no spouse8754.4%
Households with children under 182918.1%
Households with seniors (65+)8653.8%
Average household size2.29

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married12.0%35.2%
Married88.0%43.7%
Separated0.0%4.0%
Widowed0.0%15.4%
Divorced0.0%1.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 57.1%
Some college, no degree 13.7%
Associate's degree 7.1%
Bachelor's degree 13.7%
Graduate / professional 1.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.4%
Bachelor's or higher15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool54.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2018.9%
High school3028.3%
College / grad school5148.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 33.7%
Education & healthcare 26.0%
Retail trade 24.0%
Manufacturing 11.5%
Finance & real estate 4.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.9%
Service43.3%
Sales & office28.8%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation0.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector96.2%
Government3.8%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.3%
Carpool20.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home12.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)14.7

Poverty

All people 0.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.8%
Retirement income52.5%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP9.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.9%
High blood pressure30.5%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart disease6.3%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis24.8%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.6%
Binge drinking17.6%
No physical activity22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.7%
Depression20.4%
Fair or poor health11.4%
Poor mental health13.8%
Poor physical health9.4%
No health insurance9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.5%
Visited dentist67.3%
Cholesterol screening91.7%
Teeth loss12.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans165.5%
Disability%
Any disability11.7%
Under 1829.7%
18–64 years2.3%
65 and over14.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.8%
Public insurance72.1%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only34694.5%
Spanish246.9%
Other Indo-European92.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages154.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)34594.3%
Born in same state31586.1%
Born in different state26071.0%
Foreign born308.2%
Naturalized citizen215.7%
Not a US citizen21100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian3710.1%
French318.5%
AncestryCount%
Polish184.9%
English82.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.7%
Internet access86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12176

What city is ZIP code 12176 in?

ZIP code 12176 is primarily assigned to Surprise, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12176 in?

ZIP code 12176 falls within Greene County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12176 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 12176 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12176 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 12176 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12176 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 12176 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 12176?

ZIP code 12176 has an estimated population of 366 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12176 in?

ZIP code 12176 observes the EST timezone.

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