ZIP Code 12801

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Glens Falls · Warren County · New York

Population
14,707

1,438/sq mi

Median income
$67,577

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$212,500

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.6%

Median age 36.9

Land area
10.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12801 in Glens Falls, New York has a population of 14,707. The median household income is $67,577, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $212,500, 24% below the US average. 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.2 square miles in Glens Falls, Warren County, New York. The area is home to 14,707 residents, producing a population density of 1,438 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 12801 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12801 sits at $67,577 (27% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $39,650. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $212,500 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $1,077 per month, and 52.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 12801 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 12801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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

Quick Facts

14,707

Population

10.2

Area (sq mi)

1,438

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Glens Falls, 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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