Queensbury, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12804
Warren County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,540
- 193/sq mi High-density area
- $89,127
- Median income Above-median income area
- $311,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Queensbury pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 193
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12804 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12804 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Queensbury, Warren County, New York, with 26,540 residents across 137.5 square miles, a density of 193 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12804 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,127 (4% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,076. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $311,400 (18% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,246; owner occupancy is 75.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Warren County, so 12804 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 12804
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Queensbury, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12804.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
- Construction
Construction
84 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 12804, Queensbury, 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
26,540
Population
137.5
Area (sq mi)
193
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12804?
47.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
2.9%
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?
$89,127
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$54,076
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12804 ranks among New York ZIPs
Queensbury, 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)
$89,127 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
13,443housing units
13,443
Total Housing Units
12,502
Occupied Units
941
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$311,400
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,246
Median Rent
1983
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
-0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12804 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 192 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 206 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 235 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 251 |
| 2024 | -0.1% | 251 |
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 818 business establishments in ZIP 12804, employing approximately 13,537 people with a combined annual payroll of $703,275,000.
818
Businesses
13,537
Employees
$703.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 149 | 18.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 118 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 84 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 2.7% |
| Information | 16 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
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 12804 vs 12801 →
ZIP 12804 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
- 12846 3,298
Lake Luzerne (12846)
3,298 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12804 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12804 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
- 12846
Lake Luzerne (12846)
$46,344 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12804 ranks #3 of 8 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 12804, 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 (26,540 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 12804 in?
ZIP code 12804 (Queensbury) 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 12804?
ZIP code 12804 in Queensbury, NY has a population of 26,540 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12804?
The median household income in ZIP 12804 is $89,127, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12804?
The median home value in ZIP 12804 is $311,400, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12804?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12804 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12804?
ZIP code 12804 has 818 business establishments employing approximately 13,537 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12804?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12804 are: Retail trade (149), Health care and social assistance (118), Accommodation and food services (90). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12804?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12804 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 12804?
In ZIP code 12804, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.2% 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 12804?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12804 is 20.8 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 12804?
In ZIP code 12804, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12804?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12804 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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