ZIP 12521 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Copake Lake CDP, NY (12521)

Median Income

$85,208

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+81

Wealth inflow

Population

1,874

Unemployment

3.2%

0.5pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 81 for ZIP 12521 (Copake Lake CDP, NY) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.2%-14% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.1%-16% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.0%+19% vs US avg

Establishments

157

Employees

~4 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Public administration

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.5%
Construction1.2%
Manufacturing7.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Retail trade5.9%
Transportation, utilities4.5%
Information2.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.4%
Professional, scientific, management8.4%
Education, health care, social28.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services3.2%
Other services11.2%
Public administration18.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 12521 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 23.1%, median income rose 16.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 6.9%.

Median Income

$85,208

+13% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate