ZIP Code 12803
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South Glens Falls · Saratoga County · New York
- Population
- 7,567
- Median income
- $82,057
- Median home value
- $231,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.7%
- Land area
- 15.3 sq mi
494/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
New York
ZIP code 12803 in South Glens Falls, New York has a population of 7,567. The median household income is $82,057, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $231,300, 17% below the US average. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12803 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.3 square miles in South Glens Falls, Saratoga County, New York. The area is home to 7,567 residents, producing a population density of 494 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 12803 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12803 sits at $82,057 (11% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,767. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $231,300 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $1,211 per month, and 58.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12803 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saratoga County, so you can benchmark 12803 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 12803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12803.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 13
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 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, 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 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 12803?
38.9
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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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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