12160 ZIP Code — Sloansville, NY

Schoharie County, New York

ZIP code 12160 is located in Sloansville, New York, within Schoharie County. It covers approximately 15.48 square miles and serves a population of 834 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12160

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,595. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 12160 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

834

population

15.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12160 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12160

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12160. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sloansville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12035 Central Bridge (2.3 mi) 12066 Esperance (2.8 mi) 12092 Howes Cave (4.1 mi) 12031 Carlisle (5.4 mi) 12166 Sprakers (6.8 mi) 12072 Fultonville (7.4 mi) 12157 Schoharie (7.6 mi) 12043 Cobleskill (9.2 mi) 12053 Delanson (9.2 mi) 13459 Sharon Springs (10.1 mi) 12187 Warnerville (10.5 mi) 12016 Auriesville (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	834
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	15.48 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.7618
Longitude	-74.3663
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	29.3%	44.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	31.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	19.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	4.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

834

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$70,595

Median household income

$35,544

Per capita income

$135,900

Median home value

$1,056

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

387

Housing units

14.0%

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	129	15.5%
18 and over	705	84.5%
65 and over	159	19.1%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%

Two or more races 4.3%

Black or African American 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	754	87.9%
Two or more races	37	4.3%
Black or African American	27	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	24	2.8%
Other race	10	1.2%
Asian	6	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.3%	44.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	31.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	31.4%	19.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	4.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$70,595

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,900
Median rent / month	$1,056
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	68.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	30.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	67.8%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	39.6%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	13.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.4%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Fuel oil	64.1%
Wood	15.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	38.8%
Cohabiting couple	64	17.0%
Male householder, no spouse	99	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	67	17.8%
Households with children under 18	71	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	34.0%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.2%	28.8%
Married	36.0%	50.0%
Separated	9.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	11.9%
Divorced	11.0%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	24.5%
Kindergarten	3	3.2%
Elementary school	31	33.0%
High school	14	14.9%
College / grad school	23	24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.9%

Retail trade 16.0%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Public administration 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Professional & management 5.5%

Other services 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	7.3%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	22.3%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	25.7%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.7%
Carpool	22.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	56.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	771	92.4%
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)	822	98.6%
Born in same state	819	98.2%
Born in different state	714	85.6%
Foreign born	3	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.4%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	127	15.2%
Arab	70	8.4%
French	50	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	3.6%
German	16	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12160

What city is ZIP code 12160 in?

ZIP code 12160 is primarily assigned to Sloansville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12160 in?

ZIP code 12160 falls within Schoharie County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12160 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 12160 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12160?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 12160 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 12160 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12160?

The median home value in ZIP code 12160 is $135,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 12160 in?

ZIP code 12160 observes the EST timezone.