ZIP Code 12804

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Queensbury · Warren County · New York

Population
26,540

193/sq mi

Median income
$89,127

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$311,400

▲ 12% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
42.2%

Median age 47.8

Land area
137.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12804 in Queensbury, New York has a population of 26,540. The median household income is $89,127, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $311,400, 12% above the US average. 42.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12804 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 137.5 square miles in Queensbury, Warren County, New York. The area is home to 26,540 residents, producing a population density of 193 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 12804 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12804 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $311,400 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,246 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12804 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 12804

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,540

Population

137.5

Area (sq mi)

193

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Queensbury, NY

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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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