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 High-density area
- $82,057
- Median income Near-median income area
- $231,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12803 (South Glens Falls, NY) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 298.3 in 2023 to 305.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,767. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $231,300 (39% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,211; owner occupancy is 58.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saratoga County, so 12803 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$43,767
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12803 ranks among New York ZIPs
South Glens Falls, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$82,057 Top 50% higher than 50% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,230housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 12804
Queensbury (12804)
26,540 residents
- 12831
Gansevoort (12831)
17,416 residents
- 12801
Glens Falls (12801)
14,707 residents
- 12839
Hudson Falls (12839)
13,588 residents
- 12828 9,448
Fort Edward (12828)
9,448 residents
- 12803 7,567
South Glens Falls (12803)
7,567 residents
- 12845 4,842
Lake George (12845)
4,842 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12803 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12803 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12845
Lake George (12845)
$100,774 median income
- 12831
Gansevoort (12831)
$100,024 median income
- 12804
Queensbury (12804)
$89,127 median income
- 12803
South Glens Falls (12803)
$82,057 median income
- 12828
Fort Edward (12828)
$76,019 median income
- 12839
Hudson Falls (12839)
$71,423 median income
- 12801
Glens Falls (12801)
$67,577 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12803, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,567 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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