The 12517 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Copake Falls, NY (Columbia County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 501. The ZIP Code 12517 has a median age of approximately 30.7 years, with 15.8% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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In ZIP Code 12517, 97.8% of the population graduated high school, while 18.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 58.4% in this Columbia County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 58.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.3% |
| Associate's degree | 2.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12517 are younger than average. The median age of 30.7 years in ZIP Code 12517 is approximately 19.42% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 22.8% of the population in 12517 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 12517 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 22.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 3.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.2% |
| 85 years and over | 6.2% |
Regarding household income, approximately 31.6% of the population in 12517 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 22.8% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 12517 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 22.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 31.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12517, 87.6% is one race, while 12.4% are two or more races. Approximately 9.0% of 12517 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12517 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.0%), followed by Some other race (9.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 9.0% |
In ZIP Code 12517, 98.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Columbia County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.2% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12517, an estimated 34.5% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 20.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009 in this Columbia County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 34.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 20.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12517 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 35.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 12517 is high blood pressure, as approximately 33.7% of adults 18 and older in this Columbia County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.0% |
| Current asthma | 10.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12517 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.9% of those 18 and above in 12517 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 12517 include sleeping less than 7 hours (32.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (31.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 62.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| Current smoking | 19.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 23.3% |
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12517 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.11% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.29% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12517 | 9.24¢/kWh | 4.94¢/kWh | 2.08¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.23¢/kWh | 18.58¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12517 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.65 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.21 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.94 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.35 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.26 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.29 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.89 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.67 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.36 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.16 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.43 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.74 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12517, 60.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.8 minutes. Approximately 27.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12517 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 23.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 12517 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 27.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.8% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |