12513 ZIP Code — Claverack, NY

Columbia County, New York

ZIP code 12513 is located in Claverack, New York, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 2.91 square miles and serves a population of 154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

154

population

2.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12513 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12513

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12513. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Claverack	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12534 Hudson (2.2 mi) 12521 Craryville (3.5 mi) 12565 Philmont (4.3 mi) 12529 Hillsdale (8 mi) 12075 Ghent (8.2 mi) 12015 Athens (8.2 mi) 12523 Elizaville (8.5 mi) 12526 Germantown (9.9 mi) 12502 Ancram (10.1 mi) 12516 Copake (10.6 mi) 12517 Copake Falls (11.7 mi) 12037 Chatham (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	154
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	2.91 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	42.2098
Longitude	-73.7058
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518/838

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

154

Population

People per sq mi

66.6

Median age

Median household income

$41,534

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

133

Housing units

67.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	154	100.0%
65 and over	102	66.2%
Median age	66.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	154	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.4%	11.5%

$25k–$35k 18.1%

$35k–$50k 36.2%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	18.1%
$35k–$50k	36.2%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 54.5%

$200k–$300k 32.5%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	37.3%
Single-family detached	60.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	37.3%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	26.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.3%
2 bedrooms	6.7%
3 bedrooms	68.0%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	78.7%
2 vehicles	21.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	38.3%
Fuel oil	61.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	10	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	32	34.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	71.3%
Average household size	1.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	83.9%	54.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.3%
Divorced	16.1%	29.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 48.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	67.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

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

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 51.1%

Professional & management 27.8%

Transportation & utilities 21.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.9%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	32.2%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	46.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

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	71.3%
Retirement income	51.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	18.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	30.8%
65 and over	14.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.3%
Public insurance	70.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	154	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)	112	72.7%
Born in same state	112	72.7%
Born in different state	70	45.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	42	27.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	35	22.7%
French	19	12.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	12.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	61.0%
Internet access	63.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12513

What city is ZIP code 12513 in?

ZIP code 12513 is primarily assigned to Claverack, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12513 in?

ZIP code 12513 falls within Columbia County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12513 have an older population?

66% of residents in ZIP code 12513 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12513 have a large retiree population?

71% of households in ZIP code 12513 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12513?

68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 12513 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 12513 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 12513 in?

ZIP code 12513 observes the EST timezone.