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Columbia County
Old Chatham, NY
12136
12136 ZIP Code — Old Chatham, NY
Columbia County, New York
ZIP code 12136 is located in
Old Chatham ,
New York ,
within Columbia County .
It covers approximately 20.48 square miles and serves a population of
790 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 518 .
About ZIP code 12136
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 $410,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($150,114) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 12136 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
790
Population density
39 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
20.48 sq mi
Water area
0.09 sq mi
Latitude
42.4280
Longitude
-73.5567
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
518
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
12.4%
36.4%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
27.3%
30.8%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
37.1%
25.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
23.2%
7.4%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$150,114
Median household income
$105,507
Per capita income
$410,300
Median home value
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 76 9.6% 18 and over 714 90.4% 65 and over 328 41.5% Median age 61.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.3%
Group Count % White 775 98.1% Black or African American 10 1.3% Two or more races 5 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
12.4%
36.4%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
27.3%
30.8%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
37.1%
25.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
23.2%
7.4%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 3.3% $35k–$50k 3.0% $50k–$75k 4.8% $75k–$100k 10.6% $100k–$150k 21.8% $150k–$200k 21.8% $200k+ 28.7% Median income $150,114
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $410,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 91.8% Renter occupied 8.2% Vacant 32.0% Single-family detached 88.1% Large apartment buildings 2.1% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 7.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.48
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 5.1% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 7.0% 1970–1979 8.6% 1960–1969 13.3% 1950–1959 1.2% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 64.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.6% 2 bedrooms 10.1% 3 bedrooms 29.0% 4 bedrooms 36.6% 5+ bedrooms 15.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.0% 1 vehicle 19.0% 2 vehicles 43.5% 3 or more 34.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 3.0% Propane / LP gas 24.5% Fuel oil 70.7% Wood 1.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 251 75.8% Cohabiting couple 24 7.3% Male householder, no spouse 11 3.3% Female householder, no spouse 45 13.6% Households with children under 18 46 13.9% Households with seniors (65+) 188 56.8% Average household size 2.39
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 14.1% 8.2% Married 74.7% 73.4% Separated 0.0% 1.9% Widowed 0.0% 6.8% Divorced 11.1% 9.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
23.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.9% Bachelor's or higher 58.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 5.2% Kindergarten 10 13.0% Elementary school 10 13.0% High school 53 68.8% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
20.9%
Public administration
14.3%
Finance & real estate
10.0%
Education & healthcare
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Professional & management
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 47.5% Service 18.8% Sales & office 16.6% Natural resources & construction 9.0% Production & transportation 8.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.5% Government 15.4% Self-employed 23.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 53.7% Carpool 4.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.8% Work from home 30.2% Other means 4.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 56.5% Retirement income 48.9% Supplemental Security 6.6% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 3.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.8% High blood pressure 32.5% High cholesterol 37.1% Diabetes 9.7% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 26.2% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.5% Cancer 8.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.9% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 18.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.6% Depression 20.1% Fair or poor health 10.2% Poor mental health 11.8% Poor physical health 8.9% No health insurance 7.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.0% Visited dentist 71.9% Cholesterol screening 94.4% Teeth loss 9.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 21 2.9%
Disability % Any disability 11.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 4.4% 65 and over 22.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 79.5% Public insurance 47.8% No insurance 2.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 781 98.9% Spanish 13 1.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 13 1.7% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 724 91.6% Born in same state 713 90.3% Born in different state 482 61.0% Foreign born 11 1.4% Naturalized citizen 66 8.4% Not a US citizen 47 71.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 121 15.3% Italian 102 12.9% English 89 11.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 15 1.9% Dutch 11 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.9% Internet access 94.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12136
What city is ZIP code 12136 in?
ZIP code 12136 is primarily assigned to Old Chatham, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12136 in?
ZIP code 12136 falls within Columbia County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12136 have an older population?
42% of residents in ZIP code 12136 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 12136 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 12136 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 12136 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 12136 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 12136?
58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What timezone is ZIP code 12136 in?
ZIP code 12136 observes the EST timezone.
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