ZIP Code 12185 - Valley Falls New York
Overview
ZIP Code 12185 is located in Valley Falls New York. Portions of 12185 are also in Pittstown and Schaghticoke (town) and Easton and Cambridge (town). 12185 is primarily within Rensselaer County, with some portions in Washington County. Regionally, 12185 is located in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Area.
ZIP Code 12185 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Valley Falls |
| Primary County | Rensselaer County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,785 |
| Area Code(s) | 518 / 838 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 12185 Map
12185 Demographics
12185 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New York based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 12185 is White. The current unemployment level in 12185 is 4.4%.
| Population | 1,785 |
| Population Growth Rate | -18.89% |
| Population Density | 66 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 963 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $81,504 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $376,900 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.77% |
12185 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,772 | 98.66% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.11% |
12185 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 155 | 9.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 268 | 17.14% |
| High School Diploma | 500 | 31.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 34 | 2.17% |
| GED or Alternate | 95 | 6.07% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 140 | 8.95% |
| Associates Degree | 215 | 13.75% |
| Masters Degree | 135 | 8.63% |
| Professional Degree | 14 | 0.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8 | 0.51% |
12185 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.8942337, -73.53464508 |
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| Region | Albany-Schenectady-Troy Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Glens Falls, NY |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 27 Square Miles |
12185 Schools
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12185 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 58x - Taconic Foothills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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