ZIP code 12197
Where is ZIP code 12197?
Worcester, New York
Otsego County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12197 belongs to Worcester, New York in Otsego County. 12197 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 518, 607 and 838. About 2,298 people live in the 12197 area, where the median household income is $77,778. The closest ZIP codes are 12064 (East Worcester, 3.7 mi northeast), 12155 (Schenevus, 4.4 mi west) and 12036 (Charlotteville, 5.5 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 12197 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Worcester |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Otsego County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 607, 838 |
| Coordinates | 42.6049, -74.7299 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 121 |
Population and income in 12197
| Population | 2,298 · lower than 56% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 35 · lower than 84% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.1 years · higher than 59% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $77,778 · lower than 57% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,307 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $165,200 · lower than 75% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $732 a month |
| Housing units | 1,259 |
| Households | 828 (2.74 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 10% |
| Land area | 65.18 sq mi (plus 0.37 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12197. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12197
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12064 | East Worcester, NY | 3.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 12155 | Schenevus, NY | 4.4 mi W | Standard |
| 12036 | Charlotteville, NY | 5.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 13488 | Westford, NY | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 13450 | Roseboom, NY | 8 mi NW | Standard |
| 12149 | Richmondville, NY | 8.5 mi E | Standard |
| 12093 | Jefferson, NY | 9.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 12116 | Maryland, NY | 10 mi SW | Standard |
| 12175 | Summit, NY | 10.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 13750 | Davenport, NY | 10.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 13786 | Harpersfield, NY | 10.9 mi S | Standard |
| 13326 | Cooperstown, NY | 11.9 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12197 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12197
123 MAIN ST
WORCESTER NY 12197
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Decatur and South Worcester: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12197-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12197?
- 12197 is a Worcester, New York ZIP code.
- What county is 12197 in?
- ZIP code 12197 is in Otsego County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12197 in?
- 12197 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12197?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12197 use area codes 518, 607 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12197?
- About 2,298 people live in ZIP code 12197, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12197?
- The median household income in 12197 is $77,778 a year, lower than 57% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12197?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12197 are 12064 (East Worcester, 3.7 miles), 12155 (Schenevus, 4.4 miles), 12036 (Charlotteville, 5.5 miles) and 13488 (Westford, 5.6 miles).