12029 ZIP Code — Canaan, NY

Columbia County, New York

ZIP code 12029 is located in Canaan, New York, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 20.82 square miles and serves a population of 991 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12029

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 $337,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,625. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12029 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

991

population

20.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12029 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12029

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12029. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canaan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12060 East Chatham (3.1 mi) 01254 Richmond (3.8 mi) 12125 New Lebanon (4.4 mi) 12017 Austerlitz (6.4 mi) 12136 Old Chatham (6.6 mi) 12024 Brainard (7.6 mi) 12037 Chatham (8 mi) 01201 Pittsfield (8.2 mi) 12165 Spencertown (8.2 mi) 01240 Lenox (8.6 mi) 01266 West Stockbridge (8.7 mi) 12062 East Nassau (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	991
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	20.82 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	42.4081
Longitude	-73.4293
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	27.6%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.0%	7.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

991

Population

People per sq mi

56.8

Median age

$95,625

Median household income

$56,451

Per capita income

$337,300

Median home value

$1,336

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

703

Housing units

43.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	124	12.5%
18 and over	867	87.5%
65 and over	341	34.4%
Median age	56.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Black or African American 4.4%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	912	91.2%
Black or African American	44	4.4%
Two or more races	28	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.9%
Other race	6	0.6%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.6%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.0%	7.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k+ 10.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	15.7%
$200k+	10.7%
Median income	$95,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.2%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 42.3%

$500k–$1M 12.5%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$337,300
Median rent / month	$1,336
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	36.1%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	45.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%
Fuel oil	57.1%
Wood	9.5%
Solar	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	228	46.0%
Cohabiting couple	28	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	103	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	137	27.6%
Households with children under 18	59	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	52.0%
Average household size	1.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	18.6%
Married	47.9%	53.2%
Separated	1.7%	1.1%
Widowed	5.6%	19.5%
Divorced	12.4%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 24.0%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 24.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	43.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	41.7%
High school	63	47.7%
College / grad school	14	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Professional & management 13.6%

Construction 11.3%

Public administration 10.7%

Retail trade 7.3%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 5.2%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.7%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	3.6%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	14.9%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 9.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	69.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.5%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	981	99.0%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	953	96.2%
Born in same state	941	95.0%
Born in different state	508	51.3%
Foreign born	12	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	38	3.8%
Not a US citizen	36	94.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	145	14.6%
Italian	127	12.8%
Arab	34	3.4%
German	24	2.4%
Polish	21	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	16	1.6%
English	12	1.2%
Irish	7	0.7%
Dutch	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.1%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12029

What city is ZIP code 12029 in?

ZIP code 12029 is primarily assigned to Canaan, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12029 in?

ZIP code 12029 falls within Columbia County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12029 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 12029 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12029 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 12029 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12029 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 12029 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12029?

The median home value in ZIP code 12029 is $337,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 12029 in?

ZIP code 12029 observes the EST timezone.