ZIP Code 12019

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Ballston Lake · Saratoga County · New York

Population
14,740

193/sq mi

Median income
$112,420

▲ 47% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$400,400

▲ 44% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
53.2%

Median age 46.7

Land area
76.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12019 in Ballston Lake, New York has a population of 14,740. The median household income is $112,420, which is 47% above the national average. Median home value is $400,400, 44% above the US average. 53.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12019 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 76.4 square miles in Ballston Lake, Saratoga County, New York. The area is home to 14,740 residents, producing a population density of 193 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12019 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12019 sits at $112,420 (22% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $64,799. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 12019 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saratoga County, so you can benchmark 12019 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 12019

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

14,740

Population

76.4

Area (sq mi)

193

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Ballston Lake, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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