12166 ZIP Code — Sprakers, NY

Montgomery County, New York

ZIP code 12166 is located in Sprakers, New York, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 43.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,505 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12166

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 $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,297. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12166 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,505

population

43.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12166 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12166

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12166. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sprakers	Acceptable
Sprakers	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12031 Carlisle (5 mi) 12072 Fultonville (5.2 mi) 13317 Canajoharie (6.5 mi) 13459 Sharon Springs (6.8 mi) 12160 Sloansville (6.8 mi) 13428 Palatine Bridge (7.3 mi) 12035 Central Bridge (8 mi) 12066 Esperance (8 mi) 12068 Fonda (8.4 mi) 12016 Auriesville (9.7 mi) 12043 Cobleskill (9.8 mi) 12092 Howes Cave (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,505
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	43.59 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	42.8341
Longitude	-74.4577
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	47.0%	48.3%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	28.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.9%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,505

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$72,297

Median household income

$31,728

Per capita income

$187,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.0%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

682

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

125

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

104

60–64

109

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	295	19.6%
18 and over	1,210	80.4%
65 and over	269	17.9%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Black or African American 1.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,446	94.4%
Black or African American	28	1.8%
Two or more races	28	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.7%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.0%	48.3%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	28.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	20.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.9%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$72,297

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.0%
Renter occupied	7.0%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	0.3%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	41.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.3%
Fuel oil	37.6%
Wood	28.8%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	324	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	57	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	107	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	95	16.3%
Households with children under 18	126	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	216	37.0%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	21.3%
Married	47.8%	53.7%
Separated	0.4%	6.6%
Widowed	6.0%	12.6%
Divorced	10.8%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 18.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	6.4%
Kindergarten	3	1.4%
Elementary school	70	32.1%
High school	97	44.5%
College / grad school	34	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.0%

Construction 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Other services 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Professional & management 4.4%

Public administration 3.1%

Information 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	6.7%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 16.8%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 10.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	32.8%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	11.2%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.5%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	18.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,386	92.1%
Spanish	10	0.7%
Other Indo-European	7	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,499	99.6%
Born in same state	1,492	99.1%
Born in different state	1,213	80.6%
Foreign born	7	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.4%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	243	16.1%
French	220	14.6%
English	155	10.3%
Arab	94	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	86	5.7%
German	11	0.7%
Dutch	8	0.5%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12166

What city is ZIP code 12166 in?

ZIP code 12166 is primarily assigned to Sprakers, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12166 in?

ZIP code 12166 falls within Montgomery County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12166 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 12166 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12166 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 12166 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12166 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 12166 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12166?

The median home value in ZIP code 12166 is $187,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 12166 in?

ZIP code 12166 observes the EST timezone.