| City: | Stuyvesant Falls, New York |
| City Alias: | Stuyvesant Fl |
| County: | Columbia County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:42:48 PM |
| Population: | 260 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 518 / 838 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.3525, -73.7298 |
| Land Area: | 1.096 sq mi |
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Stuyvesant Falls sits along County Route 25 in Columbia County, New York, about 19 miles south of Albany. This small hamlet of 260 people is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery here. Every household picks up mail at the village post office, and the 134 PO Boxes serve 111 homes. That's a 121% adoption rate, meaning the post office also handles mail for nearby residents without their own ZIP code.
The village covers just over one square mile of rural Hudson Valley landscape. Two rural carrier routes handle outgoing mail and deliveries to larger surrounding areas, but for Stuyvesant Falls proper, the post office is the only option. Street names tell the story of a historic crossroads community: Hudson Avenue, W Ghent Road, and Lindenwald Avenue reference nearby towns and the Van Buren family estate.
Most of the housing stock predates 1939. In fact, census data shows 258 housing units built before that year, far exceeding the current 126 total units (the count includes demolished structures in historical records). Of the 111 occupied homes, 77 are owner-occupied and 34 are rentals. Median household income runs about $50,900, near the national median.
Work patterns here are distinctive. Nearly 30% of employed residents work from home, well above the national average. The transportation and warehousing sector employs a disproportionate share of the workforce, likely reflecting jobs along the nearby Hudson River corridor and Interstate 87. Median age is 39.4 years, suggesting a mix of families and established households rather than retirees or young singles.
Street names reference nearby towns (Hudson, Ghent) and the historic Van Buren estate (Lindenwald), reflecting the hamlet's position as a rural crossroads.
ZIP Code 12174 has 260 residents and 111 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 39.4 years, about the same as the state (39.0) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%). Largest groups are White (91.5%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 260Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 427Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 237.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,131Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 111Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.34Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.30Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 405 | 255 | 272 | 251 | 299 | 322 | 342 | 316 | 375 | 526 | 608 | 588 | 571 | 427 |
| Decennial Census | 345 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 260 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.4
Male Median Age: 39.8
Female Median Age: 38.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Female | 8 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 17 | 26 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 5 |
| White: | 238 | 91.89% |
| Black: | 5 | 1.93% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 3.09% |
| Asian: | 6 | 2.32% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.39% |
| Total: | 259 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 130 | 50.00% | 39.8 years |
| Females: | 130 | 50.00% | 38.5 years |
| Total: | 260 | 100% | 39.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 418 | 97.89% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 2.11% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.11% |
| Total Population: | 427 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 418 | 97.89% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 2.11% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $51,131, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is down $13,965 (21.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $51,131. Family households earn a median of $51,979 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $51,979). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 32.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 24.4%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (39.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,096 | $64,531 | $63,527 | $71,250 | $57,917 | $0 | $0 | $86,000 | $0 | $44,569 | $0 | $0 | $50,882 | $51,131 |
| Median Family Income | $64,028 | $64,844 | $63,661 | $81,250 | $63,542 | $0 | $78,438 | $0 | $106,250 | $0 | $47,539 | $49,943 | $0 | $51,979 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,438 | $43,750 | $46,250 | $0 | $0 | $22,813 | $0 | $9,741 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $48,036 | $44,010 | $41,058 | $42,589 | $0 | $44,896 | $77,734 | $80,893 | $80,882 | $83,958 | $51,167 | $54,020 | $56,953 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $34,375 | $42,656 | $38,125 | $34,375 | $0 | $0 | $59,750 | $61,750 | $67,917 | $0 | $65,833 | $49,773 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 99 | 24.44% |
| Unemployed: | 32 | 7.90% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 274 | 67.65% |
| Total: | 405 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 36 | 36.36% |
| Service: | 16 | 16.16% |
| Sales and Office: | 39 | 39.39% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 8.08% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 99 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $203,600 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $170,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,214 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,243. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.17% (72.62% with a mortgage, 27.38% free-and-clear) and renters 16.83% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.81%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $203,600 | $163,500 | $156,700 | $158,100 | $159,400 | $161,900 | $218,800 | $171,900 | $170,300 | $106,000 | $95,000 | $99,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 34 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,214 | $1,094 | $1,075 | $0 | $1,005 | $898 | $1,006 | $0 | $1,243 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 122 | 60.40% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 46 | 22.77% |
| Renter Occupied: | 34 | 16.83% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 202 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 202 | 96.19% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 8 | 3.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 210 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 176 | 83.81% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 34 | 16.19% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 210 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 88.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (50.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 34 | 8.74% |
| Some college, no degree: | 135 | 34.70% |
| Associate's degree: | 178 | 45.76% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 6.94% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 15 | 3.86% |
| Total: | 389 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 389 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 42 | 10.80% |
| Private Insurance: | 304 | 44.64% |
| Public Insurance: | 377 | 55.36% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 681 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 681 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 19.8% | 22.2% | 19.2% | 18.5% | 21.3% | 0.0% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 50.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 7 | 50.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 14 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 12174 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 18 people with an annual payroll of $991,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 161Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $293,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $991,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 18Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 12174 is located in Columbia County, New York, within the Hudson, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26460) and New York's 19th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 63,096 people, about 0.41% of whom live in ZIP Code 12174. It covers 1.096 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hudson, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26460Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 63,096Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.096 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 19Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7937.02 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 12174 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.