12516 ZIP Code — Copake, NY

Columbia County, New York

ZIP code 12516 is located in Copake, New York, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 20.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,859 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12516

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 $223,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($126,164) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 12516 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,859

population

20.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Copake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12517 Copake Falls (2.7 mi) 12503 Ancramdale (5.1 mi) 12502 Ancram (5.6 mi) 12529 Hillsdale (6.8 mi) 12521 Craryville (7.1 mi) 12567 Pine Plains (7.7 mi) 12546 Millerton (9.4 mi) 01257 Sheffield (9.7 mi) 06068 Salisbury (9.7 mi) 12523 Elizaville (10.6 mi) 12513 Claverack (10.6 mi) 12565 Philmont (11 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,859
Population density	91 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	20.46 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	42.1028
Longitude	-73.5563
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	23.3%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	48.1%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.6%	7.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,859

Population

People per sq mi

55.9

Median age

$126,164

Median household income

$65,812

Per capita income

$223,100

Median home value

$1,060

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

944

Housing units

33.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

110

35–44

139

45–54

121

141

55–59

122

60–64

191

65–74

167

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	169	9.1%
18 and over	1,690	90.9%
65 and over	568	30.6%
Median age	55.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Two or more races 3.9%

Black or African American 1.4%

Asian 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,721	88.2%
Hispanic or Latino	93	4.8%
Two or more races	76	3.9%
Black or African American	27	1.4%
Asian	18	0.9%
Other race	17	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	48.1%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.6%	7.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 24.0%

$200k+ 15.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	26.2%
$150k–$200k	24.0%
$200k+	15.0%
Median income	$126,164

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 22.7%

$500k–$1M 11.9%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,100
Median rent / month	$1,060
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	29.5%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	21.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	55.4%
Wood	14.8%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	473	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	40	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	152	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	64	8.8%
Households with children under 18	111	15.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	253	34.7%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	29.7%
Married	56.4%	57.7%
Separated	1.1%	1.5%
Widowed	3.7%	7.8%
Divorced	9.2%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 9.4%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 18.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	33.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	4.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	109	54.0%
High school	24	11.9%
College / grad school	61	30.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.0%

Professional & management 19.1%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Construction 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 4.7%

Retail trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.4%
Service	5.2%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	20.9%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	6.0%
Walk	7.8%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	37.2%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.8%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,823	98.1%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,734	93.3%
Born in same state	1,718	92.4%
Born in different state	1,213	65.3%
Foreign born	16	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	125	6.7%
Not a US citizen	51	40.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	417	22.4%
French	175	9.4%
Arab	108	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	38	2%
English	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12516

What city is ZIP code 12516 in?

ZIP code 12516 is primarily assigned to Copake, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12516 in?

ZIP code 12516 falls within Columbia County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12516 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 12516 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 12516 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 12516 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12516 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 12516 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12516?

The median household income in ZIP code 12516 is $126,164, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12516 in?

ZIP code 12516 observes the EST timezone.