County ProfileNY
Columbia County
Population: 61,570 · 31 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
61,570
People
Median age
49.8
Housing
Total households
26,627
Income
Median household income
$81,528
Housing
Total housing units
33,393
Employment
Employment rate
54.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
39.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
96.6%
County details
Local time 01:53:47(ET)| Name | Columbia |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 31total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 25 Standard6 PO Box |
| Area code | 518, 838 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 42.2476964, -73.6267175 |
| Land area | 634.7 sq miles(1,643.8 km²) |
Map of Columbia county, New York with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Columbia County
Compare the largest cities in Columbia County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 5,894 | $54,139 | 1ZIPs |
| Hillsdale | 2,755 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Elizaville | 1,819 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Valatie | 1,785 | $100,461 | 1ZIPs |
| Stuyvesant | 1,732 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Stottville | 1,665 | $60,872 | 1ZIPs |
| Craryville | 1,636 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Chatham | 1,529 | $79,886 | 1ZIPs |
| Niverville | 1,508 | — | 1ZIPs |
| New Lebanon | 1,478 | — | 1ZIPs |
| East Chatham | 1,411 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Philmont | 1,377 | $56,563 | 1ZIPs |
| Kinderhook | 1,170 | $93,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Ancram | 1,146 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Germantown | 1,121 | $96,563 | 1ZIPs |
| Canaan | 1,029 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Old Chatham | 927 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ancramdale | 675 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ghent | 623 | $138,446 | 1ZIPs |
| Claverack | 621 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Austerlitz | 358 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Copake | 318 | $115,938 | 1ZIPs |
| Stuyvesant Falls | 260 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Malden Bridge | 190 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Copake Falls | 181 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Brainard | 172 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Mellenville | 156 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Spencertown | 146 | — | 1ZIPs |
| North Chatham | 130 | — | 1ZIPs |
| West Lebanon | 97 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hollowville | 81 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Columbia County
Review the most populated postal areas across Columbia County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12534 | Hudson | $72,741 | 17,539 |
| 12184 | Valatie | $98,622 | 7,178 |
| 12037 | Chatham | $89,844 | 3,895 |
| 12526 | Germantown | $97,679 | 3,687 |
| 12075 | Ghent | $98,047 | 3,135 |
| 12529 | Hillsdale | $70,750 | 2,755 |
| 12106 | Kinderhook | $75,714 | 2,137 |
| 12523 | Elizaville | $54,235 | 1,819 |
| 12173 | Stuyvesant | $76,607 | 1,732 |
| 12516 | Copake | $128,750 | 1,722 |
| 12521 | Craryville | $75,652 | 1,636 |
| 12125 | New Lebanon | $55,625 | 1,478 |
| 12060 | East Chatham | $101,548 | 1,411 |
| 12565 | Philmont | $56,563 | 1,402 |
| 12502 | Ancram | $85,192 | 1,146 |
| 12029 | Canaan | $103,542 | 1,029 |
| 12136 | Old Chatham | $148,750 | 927 |
| 12130 | Niverville | $104,286 | 845 |
| 12503 | Ancramdale | $117,935 | 675 |
| 12513 | Claverack | $60,951 | 621 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS