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U.S. ZIP Code · NY12516

Columbia County

Typical home value

$472,491[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.9%
5-year / yr
+8.2%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+66.3%
vs metro
vs state
+48.3%
ZIP 12516 location in NY
Location of ZIP 12516 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 12516 is worth $472,491. Over the past year, values have risen 7.9%. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,722[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Columbia County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
No Rating
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
1,925[3]
Median household income
$128,750[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Columbia County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-112[5]
Moved in
1,521
Moved out
1,633

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,389
Loan principal$377,993
Down payment$94,498
Total interest paid$482,109

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,259
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 12516?
The typical home in 12516 is worth $472,491, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 12516?
Home values in 12516 are up 7.9% over the past year, and up 8.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 12516?
The effective property tax rate in 12516 is 1.2% — roughly $5,722 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 12516?
ZIP code 12516 has a population of 1,925 and a median household income of $128,750.

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