12517 ZIP Code — Copake Falls, NY
Columbia County, New York
ZIP code 12517 is located in Copake Falls, New York, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 4.78 square miles and serves a population of 384 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.
About ZIP code 12517
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $351,200. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $95,250.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
384
population
4.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12517 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12517
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12517. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Copake Falls | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12516 Copake (2.7 mi)
12529 Hillsdale (5.8 mi)
12503 Ancramdale (7.3 mi)
01257 Sheffield (7.5 mi)
12521 Craryville (8.2 mi)
12502 Ancram (8.3 mi)
06068 Salisbury (9.3 mi)
01230 Great Barrington (9.9 mi)
12567 Pine Plains (10.3 mi)
01222 Ashley Falls (10.7 mi)
12546 Millerton (10.9 mi)
12565 Philmont (11 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 384 |
| Population density | 80 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.1222 |
| Longitude | -73.5112 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 518/838 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.9% | 30.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 25.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 7.4% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
384
Population
80
People per sq mi
45.2
Median age
$95,250
Median household income
$50,156
Per capita income
$351,200
Median home value
$1,063
Median monthly rent
41.7%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
101
Housing units
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
13
Under 5
7
19
5–9
11
5
10–14
3
69
25–34
41
13
35–44
8
25
45–54
15
23
55–59
14
29
60–64
17
17
65–74
10
28
75–84
17
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 58 | 15.1% |
| 18 and over | 326 | 84.9% |
| 65 and over | 72 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 45.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72%
Two or more races
10%
Hispanic or Latino
9%
Other race
9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 304 | 72% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 10% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 9% |
| Other race | 38 | 9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.9% | 30.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 25.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 7.4% | 11.5% |
$10k–$15k
17.1%
$35k–$50k
4.0%
$50k–$75k
3.4%
$75k–$100k
38.3%
$100k–$150k
31.4%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 17.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 3.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 38.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 31.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $95,250 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$200k–$300k
9.6%
$300k–$500k
57.5%
$500k–$1M
21.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,063 |
| Owner occupied | 41.7% |
| Renter occupied | 58.3% |
| Vacant | 13.8% |
| Single-family detached | 47.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.18 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 23.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 70.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.6% |
| 3 or more | 9.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.6% |
| Electricity | 24.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 56.0% |
| Wood | 8.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 60 | 34.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 55 | 31.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 53 | 30.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 4.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 58 | 33.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 48 | 27.4% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.3% | 30.2% |
| Married | 31.0% | 64.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
68.1%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Associate's degree
1.5%
Bachelor's degree
1.8%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 38 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
36.3%
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Construction
14.7%
Other services
9.5%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Retail trade
4.2%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Public administration
2.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.7% |
| Service | 2.6% |
| Sales & office | 12.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 36.8% |
| Production & transportation | 14.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 97.4% |
| Government | 2.6% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.8% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 3.7% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 5.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
17.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.4% |
| Retirement income | 27.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 24.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 30 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.4% |
| 65 and over | 9.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.6% |
| Public insurance | 57.3% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 364 | 94.8% |
| 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) | 384 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 377 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 309 | 80.5% |
| Foreign born | 7 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 100 | 26% |
| French | 63 | 16.4% |
| Arab | 14 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 8 | 2.1% |
| English | 7 | 1.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12517
What city is ZIP code 12517 in?
ZIP code 12517 is primarily assigned to Copake Falls, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12517 in?
ZIP code 12517 falls within Columbia County, New York.
Is ZIP code 12517 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 12517 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 12517?
14% 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 12517?
15% of residents in ZIP code 12517 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12517?
The median home value in ZIP code 12517 is $351,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 12517 in?
ZIP code 12517 observes the EST timezone.