PlainZIP

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
$89,127
Median income
$311,400
Median home value
42.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $54,076. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. Median home value sits at $311,400 (18% below the state average), median rent at $1,246 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 12804 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 12804

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Queensbury, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12804.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 12804?

47.8

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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

$54,076

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12804 ranks nationally

Queensbury, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,127 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.2%

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

What does housing look like?

13,443

Total Housing Units

12,502

Occupied Units

941

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$311,400

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12804 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12804 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 12804 ranks #3 of 8 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 2.7 mi
12803 South Glens Falls, NY 7,567 4.4 mi
12845 Lake George, NY 4,842 6.1 mi
12846 Lake Luzerne, NY 3,298 6.2 mi
12839 Hudson Falls, NY 13,588 6.6 mi
12831 Gansevoort, NY 17,416 9.9 mi
12828 Fort Edward, NY 9,448 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Warren County

12801 standard
Glens Falls, NY
Pop: 14,707
12845 standard
Lake George, NY
Pop: 4,842
12885 standard
Warrensburg, NY
Pop: 4,602
12846 standard
Lake Luzerne, NY
Pop: 3,298
12817 standard
Chestertown, NY
Pop: 2,274
12853 standard
North Creek, NY
Pop: 1,770

Related Areas

Warren County Queensbury, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.