ZIP Code 12157, New York
ZIP Code 12157 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 12157 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Albany County / Schenectady County / Schoharie County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,713. The land area covers 50.19 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,713 | ±449 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs | ±5.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,859 | ±187 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,942 | ±195 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,859 | ±187 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 83 | ±58 |
| Median Home Value | $223,400 | ±$24,937 |
| Median Gross Rent | $887 | ±$131 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,997 | ±$7,020 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,882 | ±$5,709 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | ±5.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 487 | ±247 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±2.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,925 | ±233 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.6% | ±3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 319,964 (2024)
ID: 109457
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
112 STATE ST, 610, ALBANY NY 12207-1684
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALTAMONT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BERNE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BERNE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | RICHMONDVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DELANSON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | DELANSON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | COBLESKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | RICHMONDVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MIDDLEBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MIDDLEBURGH, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
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College | 10.8 mi away | State Route 7, Cobleskill, NY, 12043 |
5182555525
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SCHOHARIE FREE ASSOCIATION LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 103 KNOWER AVENUE, SCHOHARIE, NY, 12157 |
(518) 295-7127
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Schenectady County Community College
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College | 19.8 mi away | 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY, 12305 |
5183811200
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MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 323 MAIN STREET, MIDDLEBURGH, NY, 12122 |
(518) 827-5142
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Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady
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College Vocational | 20.1 mi away | 411 State Street, Schenectady, NY, 12305-2303 |
5183704590
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QUAKER STREET BRANCH
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Library | 6.4 mi away | BULL STREET AND ROUTE 7, DELANSON, NY, 12053 |
(518) 895-2719
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Union College
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College | 20.8 mi away | 807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY, 12308-2311 |
5183886000
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BERNE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 1763 HELDERBERG TRAIL, BERNE, NY, 12023 |
(518) 872-1246
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Modern Welding School
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College Vocational | 20.9 mi away | 1842 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12304 |
5183741216
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THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 110 UNION STREET, COBLESKILL, NY, 12043 |
(518) 234-7897
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SCHOHARIE, NY US, located 0.9 miles from ZCTA5 12157. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0° | 13.0° | 23.0° | 2.76" | — |
| February | 36.8° | 13.6° | 25.2° | 2.31" | — |
| March | 46.3° | 22.0° | 34.2° | 3.31" | — |
| April | 59.6° | 33.7° | 46.7° | 3.41" | — |
| May | 71.6° | 44.7° | 58.2° | 3.60" | — |
| June | 78.5° | 54.6° | 66.6° | 4.61" | — |
| July | 83.8° | 59.1° | 71.5° | 4.33" | — |
| August | 81.5° | 57.9° | 69.7° | 4.36" | — |
| September | 74.1° | 50.0° | 62.1° | 3.44" | — |
| October | 61.9° | 38.9° | 50.4° | 4.22" | — |
| November | 49.1° | 29.0° | 39.1° | 2.92" | — |
| December | 37.4° | 20.6° | 29.0° | 3.20" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schoharie village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| Central Bridge CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Middleburgh village | Village | 5.4 mi | — |
| Esperance village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| Delanson village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Cobleskill village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 12157. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.