12837 ZIP Code — Hampton, NY

Washington County, New York

ZIP code 12837 is located in Hampton, New York, within Washington County. It covers approximately 13.89 square miles and serves a population of 879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12837

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,327. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12837 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

879

population

13.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12837 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12837

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hampton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12854 North Granville (3.6 mi) 12849 Middle Granville (3.9 mi) 05764 Poultney (4.8 mi) 05774 Wells (5.9 mi) 12887 Whitehall (7.5 mi) 12821 Comstock (7.5 mi) 05757 Middletown Springs (7.6 mi) 05732 Bomoseen (9.9 mi) 05775 West Pawlet (10 mi) 12832 Granville (10.2 mi) 05743 Fair Haven (10.6 mi) 05761 Pawlet (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	879
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	13.89 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	43.5009
Longitude	-73.2724
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	38.9%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.9%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

879

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$74,327

Median household income

$35,849

Per capita income

$144,400

Median home value

$1,066

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

19.7%

Unemployment

335

Housing units

15.5%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	177	20.1%
18 and over	702	79.9%
65 and over	166	18.9%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Two or more races 3.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	847	93.1%
Hispanic or Latino	31	3.4%
Two or more races	31	3.4%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.9%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 20.2%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	20.2%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	22.6%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$74,327

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,400
Median rent / month	$1,066
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	13.1%
Single-family detached	72.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	27.8%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	15.2%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	10.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	3.9%
Propane / LP gas	22.3%
Fuel oil	55.5%
Wood	13.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	149	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	42	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	79	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	67	19.9%
Households with children under 18	119	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	40.7%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	19.8%
Married	37.8%	42.1%
Separated	0.5%	1.1%
Widowed	0.8%	2.0%
Divorced	33.1%	35.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 25.2%

Some college, no degree 33.5%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	70	53.8%
High school	28	21.5%
College / grad school	29	22.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Construction 16.9%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Retail trade 12.9%

Professional & management 8.6%

Information 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Other services 5.0%

Public administration 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 39.8%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 61.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.2%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	15.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	66.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	866	98.5%
Spanish	32	3.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	3.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	864	98.3%
Born in same state	860	97.8%
Born in different state	569	64.7%
Foreign born	4	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.7%
Not a US citizen	15	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	129	14.7%
French	82	9.3%
German	48	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	31	3.5%
English	7	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12837

What city is ZIP code 12837 in?

ZIP code 12837 is primarily assigned to Hampton, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12837 in?

ZIP code 12837 falls within Washington County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12837?

19% of residents in ZIP code 12837 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 12837 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 12837 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12837?

The median home value in ZIP code 12837 is $144,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 12837?

ZIP code 12837 has an estimated population of 879 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12837 in?

ZIP code 12837 observes the EST timezone.