12017 ZIP Code — Austerlitz, NY

Columbia County, New York

ZIP code 12017 is located in Austerlitz, New York, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 14.71 square miles and serves a population of 419 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12017

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

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

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 12017 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

419

population

14.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12017 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12017

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Austerlitz	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12165 Spencertown (2.8 mi) 01266 West Stockbridge (4.4 mi) 12037 Chatham (5.2 mi) 01236 Housatonic (5.2 mi) 01254 Richmond (6.3 mi) 12029 Canaan (6.4 mi) 01263 Stockbridge (7.2 mi) 12060 East Chatham (7.2 mi) 12075 Ghent (8.2 mi) 12136 Old Chatham (9.3 mi) 12529 Hillsdale (9.4 mi) 01240 Lenox (10 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	419
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	14.71 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.3168
Longitude	-73.4553
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	7.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

419

Population

People per sq mi

64.8

Median age

Median household income

$49,690

Per capita income

$164,300

Median home value

$833

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

318

Housing units

51.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	36	8.6%
18 and over	383	91.4%
65 and over	207	49.4%
Median age	64.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Other race 6.3%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	387	86.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28	6.3%
Other race	28	6.3%
Asian	4	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	7.4%	11.5%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 42.0%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 10.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	42.0%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	4.2%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	10.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 45.0%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,300
Median rent / month	$833
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	35.4%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	33.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	36.3%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	69.8%
3 or more	11.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	50.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.3%
Fuel oil	25.9%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	90	42.5%
Households with children under 18	21	9.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	67.9%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	43.2%
Married	65.3%	48.2%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	1.8%
Divorced	2.8%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 23.2%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 33.3%

Graduate / professional 17.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	51.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	8.3%
Elementary school	17	35.4%
High school	15	31.3%
College / grad school	12	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 34.5%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Professional & management 16.9%

Finance & real estate 11.4%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 4.3%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	40.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	3.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.3

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 Security	67.5%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.3%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	9.7%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	7.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	71.1%
Cholesterol screening	94.0%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	25.0%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	10.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.5%
Public insurance	67.5%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	419	100.0%
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)	401	95.7%
Born in same state	396	94.5%
Born in different state	218	52.0%
Foreign born	5	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	18	4.3%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	153	36.5%
French	140	33.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	6.9%
Dutch	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.6%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12017

What city is ZIP code 12017 in?

ZIP code 12017 is primarily assigned to Austerlitz, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12017 in?

ZIP code 12017 falls within Columbia County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12017 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 12017 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12017 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 12017 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12017 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 12017 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12017?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 12017 in?

ZIP code 12017 observes the EST timezone.