12125 ZIP Code — New Lebanon, NY

Columbia County, New York

ZIP code 12125 is located in New Lebanon, New York, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 16.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,092 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12125

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 $238,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,768. 43% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12125 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,092

population

16.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12125 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12125

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12125. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Lebanon	Acceptable
New Lebanon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12029 Canaan (4.4 mi) 12060 East Chatham (5.4 mi) 01201 Pittsfield (6.2 mi) 12062 East Nassau (6.3 mi) 12168 Stephentown (6.4 mi) 01254 Richmond (6.7 mi) 12024 Brainard (6.7 mi) 12169 Stephentown (7.5 mi) 12136 Old Chatham (8 mi) 12115 Malden Bridge (9.6 mi) 01240 Lenox (10.1 mi) 12123 Nassau (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,092
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	16.00 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.4697
Longitude	-73.4105
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	43.8%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	7.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,092

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$72,768

Median household income

$41,970

Per capita income

$238,600

Median home value

$915

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

541

Housing units

37.3%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	155	14.2%
18 and over	937	85.8%
65 and over	210	19.2%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 4.6%

Other race 1.7%

Asian 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,002	85.9%
Hispanic or Latino	74	6.3%
Two or more races	54	4.6%
Other race	20	1.7%
Asian	16	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	7.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$72,768

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 27.7%

$300k–$500k 22.3%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

$1M+ 8.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$238,600
Median rent / month	$915
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	33.3%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	44.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	13.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	21.3%
Fuel oil	48.5%
Wood	19.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	187	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	58	13.6%
Male householder, no spouse	65	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	117	27.4%
Households with children under 18	81	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	147	34.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	30.3%
Married	50.7%	40.8%
Separated	2.8%	8.9%
Widowed	1.5%	10.1%
Divorced	18.0%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 23.3%

Graduate / professional 14.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	37.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	8.8%
Elementary school	59	47.2%
High school	48	38.4%
College / grad school	7	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 11.1%

Professional & management 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Public administration 6.6%

Other services 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	7.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.0%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	22.3%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 32.3%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	90	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	24.0%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.7%
Public insurance	48.8%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,044	95.6%
Spanish	52	5.0%
Other Indo-European	20	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	3.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,020	93.4%
Born in same state	1,009	92.4%
Born in different state	493	45.1%
Foreign born	11	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	72	6.6%
Not a US citizen	21	29.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	163	14.9%
French	88	8.1%
Arab	88	8.1%
English	75	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	12	1.1%
Norwegian	11	1%
German	7	0.6%
Polish	5	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12125

What city is ZIP code 12125 in?

ZIP code 12125 is primarily assigned to New Lebanon, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12125 in?

ZIP code 12125 falls within Columbia County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12125 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 12125 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12125 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 12125 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 12125?

ZIP code 12125 has an estimated population of 1,092 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12125?

The median home value in ZIP code 12125 is $238,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 12125 in?

ZIP code 12125 observes the EST timezone.