12137 ZIP Code — Pattersonville, NY
Schenectady County, New York
ZIP code 12137 is located in Pattersonville, New York, within Schenectady County. It covers approximately 23.30 square miles and serves a population of 2,035 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
About ZIP code 12137
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 $268,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $112,841.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,035
population
23.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12137 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12137
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pattersonville | Acceptable |
| Pattersonville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12150 Rotterdam Junction (4 mi)
12306 Schenectady (6 mi)
12010 Amsterdam (6.3 mi)
12056 Duanesburg (6.3 mi)
12302 Schenectady (7 mi)
12053 Delanson (7.4 mi)
12086 Hagaman (9.4 mi)
12305 Schenectady (9.7 mi)
12345 Schenectady (9.8 mi)
12307 Schenectady (10.3 mi)
12308 Schenectady (10.6 mi)
12016 Auriesville (11 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,035 |
| Population density | 87 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8553 |
| Longitude | -74.1252 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 518 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.8% | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.4% | 26.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 6.4% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
2,035
Population
87
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$112,841
Median household income
$44,574
Per capita income
$268,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
83.3%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
678
Housing units
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
39
Under 5
43
52
5–9
57
97
10–14
107
21
15–19
24
107
20–24
118
127
25–34
142
113
35–44
126
184
45–54
205
75
55–59
83
25
60–64
27
81
65–74
90
35
75–84
39
9
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 440 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,595 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 263 | 12.9% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.5%
Black or African American
3.1%
Two or more races
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,956 | 95.5% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.8% | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.4% | 26.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 6.4% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
9.1%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
1.6%
$35k–$50k
0.5%
$50k–$75k
9.5%
$75k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
15.8%
$200k+
17.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 0.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.8% |
| $200k+ | 17.8% |
| Median income | $112,841 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
21.0%
$200k–$300k
28.7%
$300k–$500k
27.3%
$500k–$1M
7.4%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 83.3% |
| Renter occupied | 16.7% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 84.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.1% |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 5.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.3% |
| Electricity | 10.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 33.6% |
| Fuel oil | 34.9% |
| Wood | 13.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 512 | 68.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 50 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 55 | 7.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 131 | 17.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 256 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 168 | 22.5% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.7% | 30.3% |
| Married | 79.4% | 60.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
32.3%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
15.7%
Graduate / professional
19.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 76 | 12.6% |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 0.8% |
| Elementary school | 197 | 32.7% |
| High school | 124 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 200 | 33.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.5%
Public administration
12.6%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Professional & management
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Other services
6.0%
Retail trade
5.5%
Construction
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Information
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.0% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 30.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 10.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.8% |
| Government | 24.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 92.5% |
| Carpool | 0.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 4.1% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.0 |
Poverty
All people
11.8%
Under 18 years
7.3%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
47.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.9% |
| Retirement income | 15.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 57 | 3.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 89.9% |
| Public insurance | 21.5% |
| No insurance | 1.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,953 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,901 | 93.4% |
| Born in same state | 1,901 | 93.4% |
| Born in different state | 1,625 | 79.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 134 | 6.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 5.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 496 | 24.4% |
| Italian | 231 | 11.4% |
| French | 168 | 8.3% |
| German | 31 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 26 | 1.3% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12137
What city is ZIP code 12137 in?
ZIP code 12137 is primarily assigned to Pattersonville, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12137 in?
ZIP code 12137 falls within Schenectady County, New York.
Is ZIP code 12137 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 12137 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12137?
The median household income in ZIP code 12137 is $112,841, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 12137?
ZIP code 12137 has an estimated population of 2,035 residents, with a density of 87 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12137?
The median home value in ZIP code 12137 is $268,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12137 in?
ZIP code 12137 observes the EST timezone.