12139 ZIP Code — Piseco, NY

Hamilton County, New York

ZIP code 12139 is located in Piseco, New York, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 218.67 square miles and serves a population of 286 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12139

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 $235,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,750. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 12139 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

286

population

218.67

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12139 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12139

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12139. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Piseco	Acceptable
Piseco	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	286
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	218.67 sq mi
Water area	9.33 sq mi
Latitude	43.6084
Longitude	-74.5770
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518/838

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	36.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	40.2%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

286

Population

People per sq mi

60.2

Median age

$83,750

Median household income

$34,027

Per capita income

$235,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.6%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

657

Housing units

24.5%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	33	11.5%
18 and over	253	88.5%
65 and over	108	37.8%
Median age	60.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.7%

Two or more races 8.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Group	Count	%
White	261	84.7%
Two or more races	25	8.1%
Hispanic or Latino	22	7.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	36.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	40.2%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	32.8%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.4%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	27.7%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$83,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 31.0%

$500k–$1M 11.5%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.6%
Renter occupied	7.4%
Vacant	85.8%
Single-family detached	70.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	22.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	12.0%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	33.6%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	45.7%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Propane / LP gas	37.2%
Fuel oil	41.5%
Wood	18.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	1	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	13	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	28	29.8%
Households with children under 18	15	16.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	51.1%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.0%	0.9%
Married	36.8%	50.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	8.2%
Divorced	3.5%	40.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 32.9%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 13.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	68.4%
High school	4	21.1%
College / grad school	2	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 27.4%

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Construction 17.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.4%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Professional & management 6.0%

Other services 3.4%

Information 2.6%

Retail trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	35.9%
Government	59.0%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.2%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	14.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.4%
Retirement income	40.4%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.0%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.0%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	273	95.5%
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)	284	99.3%
Born in same state	284	99.3%
Born in different state	200	69.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.7%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	16.1%
Arab	44	15.4%
French	42	14.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	3.8%
Polish	5	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12139

What city is ZIP code 12139 in?

ZIP code 12139 is primarily assigned to Piseco, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12139 in?

ZIP code 12139 falls within Hamilton County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12139 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 12139 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12139 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 12139 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12139 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 12139 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 12139?

ZIP code 12139 has an estimated population of 286 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12139 in?

ZIP code 12139 observes the EST timezone.