| City: | Tribes Hill, New York |
| County: | Montgomery County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:42:51 PM |
| Population: | 400 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 838 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.9569, -74.2946 |
| Land Area: | 0.48 sq mi |
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Tribes Hill sits along the Mohawk River in Montgomery County, New York. This small hamlet of 400 residents spreads across just over half a square mile (0.58 sq mi) of land and water. The community's name references the Mohawk settlement that existed here in the 1700s, and that history appears in street names like Mohawk Dr and Iroquois Trail Rd.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the service area. The Tribes Hill post office maintains 287 PO Boxes for 181 local households, a 1.59:1 adoption rate that shows the office serves people from surrounding areas beyond the hamlet itself. Two rural carrier routes deliver to some addresses, but most residents rely on PO Boxes.
With a median age of 46.4 years and typical household structure (2.2 people per household), Tribes Hill has a settled, established character. The community includes 197 total housing units, with 181 occupied. Only 4 units are seasonal or recreational. About 74% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (134 of 181), while 47 are rentals.
The hamlet has modest economic activity. Seven business establishments employ 16 people total. Most working residents commute elsewhere: 51 drive alone to work, 15 use public transit, and 15 work from home (22.9% of workers). Many residents work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (110 workers) or public administration (135 workers), suggesting employment in regional logistics or government centers. Median household income sits at $89,890, with per capita income at $51,558.
Education levels run high for such a small place. Of the 263 adults aged 25 and over, 42.3% hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The entire population was born in the United States. Street names span from the numbered grid (First Ave through Fourth Ave) to nature references (Pine St, Locust Ave, Meadow St) and family names (Arlene Dr, Colabello Ln, Hazlett Ln), typical of small upstate New York communities.
Street names reference the area's Mohawk history (Mohawk Dr, Iroquois Trail Rd) alongside typical upstate NY patterns including numbered avenues and nature-themed streets.
ZIP Code 12177 has 400 residents and 181 households (average 2.21 persons per household). The median age is 46.4 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. 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 (3.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5%, 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: | 400Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 387Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 833.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $92,444Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 181Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.21Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.42Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 438 | 505 | 560 | 596 | 463 | 420 | 467 | 305 | 281 | 547 | 511 | 455 | 361 | 387 |
| Decennial Census | 518 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 400 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.4
Male Median Age: 49.9
Female Median Age: 45.2
| 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 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 6 |
| Female | 6 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| Total | 11 | 19 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 17 | 13 |
| White: | 366 | 94.33% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.26% |
| Hispanic:* | 14 | 3.61% |
| Asian: | 4 | 1.03% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.77% |
| Total: | 388 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 203 | 50.75% | 49.9 years |
| Females: | 197 | 49.25% | 45.2 years |
| Total: | 400 | 100% | 46.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 387 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 387 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 387 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $92,444, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $43,467 (88.7%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,729. Family households earn a median of $161,250 versus $91,175 for nonfamily households (a difference of $70,075). By gender, male median income is $66,161 and female is $91,063, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $24,902 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 90.8%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (33.7%).
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 | $48,977 | $60,833 | $68,750 | $103,139 | $70,250 | $71,193 | $58,269 | $58,250 | $113,173 | $115,114 | $78,306 | $87,224 | $89,890 | $92,444 |
| Median Family Income | $114,250 | $128,906 | $103,125 | $133,194 | $103,077 | $103,415 | $59,808 | $0 | $113,846 | $116,818 | $0 | $192,778 | $156,382 | $161,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,691 | $36,025 | $38,095 | $41,932 | $62,672 | $62,546 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,454 | $85,974 | $88,732 | $91,175 |
| Median Male Income | $85,455 | $38,182 | $68,155 | $71,181 | $0 | $72,330 | $87,917 | $0 | $0 | $75,909 | $61,705 | $66,167 | $68,000 | $66,161 |
| Median Female Income | $33,400 | $34,023 | $34,054 | $34,519 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | $31,250 | $33,456 | $0 | $54,702 | $59,038 | $88,107 | $91,063 |
| Employed: | 267 | 90.82% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 27 | 9.18% |
| Total: | 294 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 76 | 28.46% |
| Service: | 90 | 33.71% |
| Sales and Office: | 83 | 31.09% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 18 | 6.74% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 267 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $116,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $132,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $393 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $677. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.03% (46.90% with a mortgage, 53.10% free-and-clear) and renters 3.97% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably 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 | $116,500 | $106,000 | $97,900 | $98,400 | $93,200 | $92,800 | $95,400 | $115,600 | $132,500 | $133,900 | $87,800 | $98,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 6 | 100.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 6 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $393 | $390 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $639 | $672 | $677 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 68 | 45.03% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 77 | 50.99% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6 | 3.97% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 151 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 151 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 151 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 148 | 98.01% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3 | 1.99% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 151 | 100% |
In 2024, 40.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 20.20%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.11%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 88 | 33.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 9.85% |
| Associate's degree: | 44 | 16.67% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 22 | 8.33% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 84 | 31.82% |
| Total: | 264 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 264 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 106 | 40.15% |
| Private Insurance: | 313 | 71.79% |
| Public Insurance: | 78 | 17.89% |
| No Insurance: | 45 | 10.32% |
| Total: | 436 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 391 | 89.68% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 37 | 52.11% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 34 | 47.89% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 71 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 12177 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 12 people with an annual payroll of $523,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 295Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $101,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $523,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 12Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 12177 is located in Montgomery County, New York, within the Amsterdam, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11220) and New York's 21st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 50,219 people, about 0.80% of whom live in ZIP Code 12177. It covers 0.48 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.092 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Amsterdam, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 50,219Source: Census |
| MSA: | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.48 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.092 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 21Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 15114.76 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3675341Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Tribes Hill CDP; New YorkSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 12177 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.