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South Glens Falls, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12803

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

7,567
494/sq mi
$82,057
Median income
$231,300
Median home value
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
494
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12803 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12803 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Glens Falls, Saratoga County, New York, home to 7,567 residents across 15.3 square miles, a density of 494 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12803 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,057 (11% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,767. Poverty here runs at 12.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $231,300 (39% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,211 monthly, and 58.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 12803, plus 6 more within Saratoga County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 12803

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Glens Falls, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12803.

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 12803, South 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

7,567

Population

15.3

Area (sq mi)

494

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12803?

38.9

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$82,057

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$43,767

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12803 ranks nationally

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

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

$82,057 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,230

Total Housing Units

4,115

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.9%
Renter 41.1%

$231,300

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,211

Median Rent

1972

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

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12803 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 209
2021 +14.5% 240
2022 +10.1% 264
2023 +13.0% 298
2024 +2.3% 305

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 158 business establishments in ZIP 12803, employing approximately 1,594 people with a combined annual payroll of $81,489,000.

158

Businesses

1,594

Employees

$81.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 35 22.1%
Retail trade 29 18.4%
Other services (except public administration) 18 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 13 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 11 7.0%
Finance and insurance 10 6.3%
Manufacturing 8 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.2%
Wholesale trade 3 1.9%

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 12803 vs 12801 →

ZIP 12803 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 12803 ranks #6 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 12803 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 12803 ranks #4 of 7 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
12801 Glens Falls, NY 14,707 1.7 mi
12828 Fort Edward, NY 9,448 4.1 mi
12804 Queensbury, NY 26,540 4.4 mi
12839 Hudson Falls, NY 13,588 5.5 mi
12831 Gansevoort, NY 17,416 7.1 mi
12845 Lake George, NY 4,842 10.2 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
12019 standard
Ballston Lake, NY
Pop: 14,740
12118 standard
Mechanicville, NY
Pop: 13,897

Related Areas

Saratoga County South Glens Falls, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12803 in? ▼
ZIP code 12803 (South Glens Falls) 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 12803? ▼
ZIP code 12803 in South Glens Falls, NY has a population of 7,567 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12803? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12803 is $82,057, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12803? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12803 is $231,300, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12803? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12803 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12803? ▼
ZIP code 12803 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 1,594 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12803? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12803 are: Construction (35), Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12803? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12803 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 12803? ▼
In ZIP code 12803, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% 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 12803? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12803 is 21.5 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 12803? ▼
In ZIP code 12803, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12803? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12803 is 12.5% 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.