PlainZIP

Ballston Lake, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12019

Saratoga County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,740
193/sq mi
$112,420
Median income
$400,400
Median home value
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ballston Lake pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
193
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12019 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12019 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ballston Lake, Saratoga County, New York, home to 14,740 residents across 76.4 square miles, a density of 193 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12019 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,420 (22% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $64,799. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $400,400 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,242 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 12019 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Saratoga County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 12019

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ballston Lake, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12019.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12019, Ballston Lake, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,740

Population

76.4

Area (sq mi)

193

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12019?

46.7

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$112,420

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$64,799

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12019 ranks nationally

Ballston Lake, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$112,420 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,009

Total Housing Units

6,758

Occupied Units

251

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$400,400

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,242

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12019 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 198
2021 +9.7% 217
2022 +10.0% 239
2023 +12.2% 268
2024 +9.6% 293

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 230 business establishments in ZIP 12019, employing approximately 1,841 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,046,000.

230

Businesses

1,841

Employees

$87.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 53 23.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 11.7%
Retail trade 21 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 20 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 19 8.3%
Finance and insurance 17 7.4%
Wholesale trade 12 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 11 4.8%
Manufacturing 9 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.5%
Information 3 1.3%
Educational services 3 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 12019 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12019 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12019 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12019 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12027 Burnt Hills, NY 3,882 1.2 mi
12020 Ballston Spa, NY 31,192 5.0 mi
12008 Alplaus, NY 497 5.5 mi
12151 Round Lake, NY 708 5.0 mi
12148 Rexford, NY 4,569 6.9 mi
12308 Schenectady, NY 15,335 7.7 mi
12302 Schenectady, NY 27,582 5.9 mi
12309 Schenectady, NY 29,343 9.1 mi
12307 Schenectady, NY 7,692 9.0 mi
12863 Rock City Falls, NY 533 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Saratoga County

12065 standard
Clifton Park, NY
Pop: 41,776
12866 standard
Saratoga Springs, NY
Pop: 36,915
12020 standard
Ballston Spa, NY
Pop: 31,192
12831 standard
Gansevoort, NY
Pop: 17,416
12118 standard
Mechanicville, NY
Pop: 13,897
12188 standard
Waterford, NY
Pop: 10,980

Related Areas

Saratoga County Ballston Lake, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12019 in? ▼
ZIP code 12019 (Ballston Lake) is located in Saratoga County, New York. Saratoga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saratoga-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12019? ▼
ZIP code 12019 in Ballston Lake, NY has a population of 14,740 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12019? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12019 is $112,420, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12019? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12019 is $400,400, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12019? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12019 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12019? ▼
ZIP code 12019 has 230 business establishments employing approximately 1,841 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12019? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12019 are: Construction (53), Professional, scientific, and technical services (27), Retail trade (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12019? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12019 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12019? ▼
In ZIP code 12019, 72.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12019? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12019 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12019? ▼
In ZIP code 12019, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12019? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12019 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.