ZIP Code 12816
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Cambridge · Washington County · New York
- Population
- 4,610
- Median income
- $75,966
- Median home value
- $218,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.7%
- Land area
- 163.5 sq mi
28/sq mi
▼ 0% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.9
New York
ZIP code 12816 in Cambridge, New York has a population of 4,610. The median household income is $75,966, which is 0% below the national average. Median home value is $218,900, 21% below the US average. 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12816 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 163.5 square miles in Cambridge, Washington County, New York. The area is home to 4,610 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 12816 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12816 sits at $75,966 (18% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,792. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $218,900 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,117 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12816 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 12816 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 12816
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12816.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 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 12816, Cambridge, 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
4,610
Population
163.5
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12816?
47.9
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
2.7%
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?
$75,966
Median Household Income
-18% vs state
$43,792
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 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?
2,615
Total Housing Units
2,165
Occupied Units
450
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,900
Median Home Value
-42% vs state
$1,117
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 97 business establishments in ZIP 12816, employing approximately 638 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,645,000.
97
Businesses
638
Employees
$25.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 11 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.1% |
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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