12174 ZIP Code — Stuyvesant Falls, NY

Columbia County, New York

ZIP code 12174 is located in Stuyvesant Falls, New York, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 1.10 square miles and serves a population of 588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12174

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 $99,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 12174 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

588

population

1.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12174 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12174

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City	Status
Stuyvesant Falls	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	588
Population density	535 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	1.10 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.3525
Longitude	-73.7298
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	64.3%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	8.5%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	7.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

588

Population

535

People per sq mi

55.4

Median age

Median household income

$30,651

Per capita income

$99,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

16.0%

Unemployment

205

Housing units

8.3%

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

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	80	13.6%
18 and over	508	86.4%
65 and over	267	45.4%
Median age	55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 3%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	567	93.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18	3%
Other race	18	3%
Two or more races	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.3%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	8.5%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	7.4%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 40.9%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	40.9%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 52.8%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	3.6%
Single-family detached	97.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	74.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	47.5%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.2%
2 vehicles	56.3%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Fuel oil	87.9%
Wood	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	60.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	36	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	48	22.3%
Households with children under 18	50	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	114	53.0%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.2%	15.3%
Married	54.8%	72.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.4%
Divorced	0.0%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 11.3%

Some college, no degree 41.9%

Associate's degree 34.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	3.5%
Kindergarten	8	9.4%
Elementary school	23	27.1%
High school	51	60.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 19.5%

Education & healthcare 12.9%

Public administration 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Retail trade 11.4%

Wholesale trade 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Construction 1.9%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	32.4%
Natural resources & construction	1.9%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.4%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	22.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.9%
Carpool	20.7%
Public transit	8.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	9.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.0%
Retirement income	47.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.6%
High blood pressure	27.5%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	21.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	23.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.6%
65 and over	55.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.0%
Public insurance	62.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	574	97.6%
Spanish	26	4.5%
Other Indo-European	26	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	570	96.9%
Born in same state	564	95.9%
Born in different state	532	90.5%
Foreign born	6	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	3.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	309	52.6%
English	95	16.2%
French	49	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	43	7.3%
Irish	7	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12174

What city is ZIP code 12174 in?

ZIP code 12174 is primarily assigned to Stuyvesant Falls, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12174 in?

ZIP code 12174 falls within Columbia County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12174 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 12174 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12174 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 12174 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12174 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 12174 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12174?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 12174 in?

ZIP code 12174 observes the EST timezone.