12173 ZIP Code — Stuyvesant, NY

Columbia County, New York

ZIP code 12173 is located in Stuyvesant, New York, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 16.32 square miles and serves a population of 2,038 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12173

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,725. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12173 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,038

population

16.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12173 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12173

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12173. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stuyvesant	Acceptable
Stuyvesant	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12106 Kinderhook (2.8 mi) 12051 Coxsackie (4.9 mi) 12042 Climax (5.6 mi) 12184 Valatie (5.6 mi) 12156 Schodack Landing (6.8 mi) 12130 Niverville (7 mi) 12087 Hannacroix (7 mi) 12015 Athens (7.6 mi) 12143 Ravena (8.8 mi) 12075 Ghent (8.8 mi) 12058 Earlton (8.8 mi) 12115 Malden Bridge (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,038
Population density	125 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	16.32 sq mi
Water area	1.76 sq mi
Latitude	42.3784
Longitude	-73.7585
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	33.8%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	7.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,038

Population

125

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$77,725

Median household income

$31,810

Per capita income

$196,800

Median home value

$1,119

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

687

Housing units

27.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

122

10–14

106

117

15–19

103

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

182

45–54

159

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	652	32.0%
18 and over	1,386	68.0%
65 and over	253	12.4%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Other race 7.7%

Two or more races 4.3%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,758	79.6%
Hispanic or Latino	170	7.7%
Other race	170	7.7%
Two or more races	94	4.3%
Black or African American	16	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	36.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	30.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	25.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	7.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 26.6%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	26.6%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$77,725

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 25.9%

$200k–$300k 32.0%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,800
Median rent / month	$1,119
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	32.1%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	26.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	54.3%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	23.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%
Fuel oil	50.9%
Wood	3.2%
No fuel used	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	367	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	52	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	99	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	211	28.9%
Households with children under 18	260	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	195	26.7%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	29.0%
Married	55.4%	46.3%
Separated	0.6%	6.3%
Widowed	3.1%	4.3%
Divorced	4.0%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.5%
Kindergarten	4	0.7%
Elementary school	328	55.0%
High school	204	34.2%
College / grad school	57	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Retail trade 9.0%

Public administration 9.0%

Construction 7.8%

Professional & management 7.4%

Other services 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Information 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 15.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.6%
Public insurance	25.3%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,948	95.6%
Spanish	137	7.0%
Other Indo-European	137	7.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,022	99.2%
Born in same state	2,022	99.2%
Born in different state	1,812	88.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	253	12.4%
Arab	223	10.9%
English	214	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	185	9.1%
Polish	15	0.7%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12173

What city is ZIP code 12173 in?

ZIP code 12173 is primarily assigned to Stuyvesant, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12173 in?

ZIP code 12173 falls within Columbia County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12173 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 12173 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the population of ZIP code 12173?

ZIP code 12173 has an estimated population of 2,038 residents, with a density of 125 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12173?

The median home value in ZIP code 12173 is $196,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12173?

The median household income in ZIP code 12173 is $77,725, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12173 in?

ZIP code 12173 observes the EST timezone.