PlainZIP

Glens Falls, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12801

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

14,707
1,438/sq mi
$67,577
Median income
$212,500
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glens Falls pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,438
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12801 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glens Falls, Warren County, New York, home to 14,707 residents across 10.2 square miles, a density of 1,438 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12801 reports a modest median household income of $67,577 (27% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $39,650. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $212,500 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,077 monthly, and 52.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 12801 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Warren 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 12801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glens Falls, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12801.

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 12801, Glens Falls, 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

14,707

Population

10.2

Area (sq mi)

1,438

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12801?

36.9

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$67,577

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$39,650

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12801 ranks nationally

Glens Falls, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,577 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,399

Total Housing Units

6,979

Occupied Units

420

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.4%
Renter 47.6%

$212,500

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,077

Median Rent

1938

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12801 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.5% 211
2021 +13.1% 239
2022 +9.8% 263
2023 +11.0% 291
2024 +4.4% 304

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 529 business establishments in ZIP 12801, employing approximately 11,305 people with a combined annual payroll of $686,923,000.

529

Businesses

11,305

Employees

$686.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 125 23.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 57 10.8%
Retail trade 52 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 47 8.9%
Finance and insurance 35 6.6%
Construction 31 5.9%
Manufacturing 27 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.3%
Wholesale trade 18 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 2.8%
Information 14 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.8%
Utilities 3 0.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12801 vs 12803 →

ZIP 12801 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 12801 ranks #3 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 12801 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 12801 ranks #8 of 8 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
12803 South Glens Falls, NY 7,567 1.7 mi
12804 Queensbury, NY 26,540 2.7 mi
12839 Hudson Falls, NY 13,588 5.2 mi
12828 Fort Edward, NY 9,448 5.6 mi
12831 Gansevoort, NY 17,416 8.3 mi
12845 Lake George, NY 4,842 8.5 mi
12827 Fort Ann, NY 3,877 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Warren County

12804 standard
Queensbury, NY
Pop: 26,540
12845 standard
Lake George, NY
Pop: 4,842
12885 standard
Warrensburg, NY
Pop: 4,602
12846 standard
Lake Luzerne, NY
Pop: 3,298
12817 standard
Chestertown, NY
Pop: 2,274
12853 standard
North Creek, NY
Pop: 1,770

Related Areas

Warren County Glens Falls, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12801 in? ▼
ZIP code 12801 (Glens Falls) is located in Warren County, New York. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12801? ▼
ZIP code 12801 in Glens Falls, NY has a population of 14,707 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12801 is $67,577, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12801 is $212,500, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12801 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12801? ▼
ZIP code 12801 has 529 business establishments employing approximately 11,305 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12801 are: Health care and social assistance (125), Professional, scientific, and technical services (58), Accommodation and food services (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12801 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 12801? ▼
In ZIP code 12801, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 12801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12801 is 19.3 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 12801? ▼
In ZIP code 12801, approximately 52.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12801 is 11.3% 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.