ZIP Code 12816

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Source:

Cambridge · Washington County · New York

Population
4,610

28/sq mi

Median income
$75,966

▼ 0% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$218,900

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.7%

Median age 47.9

Land area
163.5 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12816?

47.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
12057 Eagle Bridge, NY 1,835 5.6 mi
12873 Shushan, NY 736 6.0 mi
12823 Cossayuna, NY 238 9.4 mi
12834 Greenwich, NY 6,594 7.2 mi
12028 Buskirk, NY 1,172 8.2 mi
05257 North Bennington, VT 2,718 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12816 in?
ZIP code 12816 (Cambridge) is located in Washington County, New York. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12816?
ZIP code 12816 in Cambridge, NY has a population of 4,610 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12816?
The median household income in ZIP 12816 is $75,966, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12816?
The median home value in ZIP 12816 is $218,900, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12816?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12816 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12816?
ZIP code 12816 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 638 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12816?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12816 are: Retail trade (16), Construction (11), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12816?
In ZIP code 12816, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 12816?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12816 is 31.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12816?
In ZIP code 12816, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12816?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12816 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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