12117 ZIP Code — Mayfield, NY

Fulton County, New York

ZIP code 12117 is located in Mayfield, New York, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 43.87 square miles and serves a population of 2,716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12117

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 $179,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($63,929) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% 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 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.

Overall, ZIP code 12117 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,716

population

43.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12117 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12117

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mayfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12078 Gloversville (5.9 mi) 12025 Broadalbin (6.4 mi) 12134 Northville (7.5 mi) 12095 Johnstown (10.2 mi) 12070 Fort Johnson (11.3 mi) 12074 Galway (12.4 mi) 12086 Hagaman (12.9 mi) 12850 Middle Grove (14 mi) 12010 Amsterdam (15.1 mi) 12016 Auriesville (15.9 mi) 12068 Fonda (16.2 mi) 12859 Porter Corners (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,716
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	43.87 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	43.1524
Longitude	-74.2408
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	39.2%	48.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	16.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	3.3%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,716

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$63,929

Median household income

$61,383

Per capita income

$179,500

Median home value

$906

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,586

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

121

25–34

127

139

35–44

147

210

45–54

222

55–59

101

151

60–64

159

187

65–74

196

140

75–84

148

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	396	14.6%
18 and over	2,320	85.4%
65 and over	715	26.3%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,557	90.1%
Two or more races	148	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	122	4.3%
Other race	7	0.2%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	48.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	16.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	3.3%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$63,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,500
Median rent / month	$906
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	29.7%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	48.9%
3 bedrooms	31.2%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	52.5%
3 or more	14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
Fuel oil	54.1%
Wood	9.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	556	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	211	16.7%
Male householder, no spouse	217	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	280	22.2%
Households with children under 18	218	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	535	42.3%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	22.0%
Married	52.2%	46.8%
Separated	6.6%	6.0%
Widowed	8.1%	10.9%
Divorced	12.2%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	5.4%
Kindergarten	15	4.3%
Elementary school	194	55.4%
High school	61	17.4%
College / grad school	61	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.8%

Construction 12.0%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Other services 9.3%

Public administration 6.3%

Professional & management 5.8%

Retail trade 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Information 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	22.8%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	24.5%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 25.9%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	38.1%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	222	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,588	95.3%
Spanish	18	0.7%
Other Indo-European	14	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,698	99.3%
Born in same state	2,678	98.6%
Born in different state	2,330	85.8%
Foreign born	20	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.7%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	489	18%
Italian	399	14.7%
French	297	10.9%
English	140	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	23	0.8%
Polish	7	0.3%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12117

What city is ZIP code 12117 in?

ZIP code 12117 is primarily assigned to Mayfield, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12117 in?

ZIP code 12117 falls within Fulton County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12117 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 12117 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12117 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 12117 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12117 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 12117 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12117 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 12117 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 12117 in?

ZIP code 12117 observes the EST timezone.