ZIP Code 12821

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Comstock · Washington County · New York

Population
2,750

191/sq mi

Median home value
$212,500

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.2%

Median age 39.7

Land area
14.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12821 in Comstock, New York has a population of 2,750. Median home value is $212,500, 24% below the US average. 3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12821 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.4 square miles in Comstock, Washington County, New York. The area is home to 2,750 residents, producing a population density of 191 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 12821 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12821 sits at , while per-capita income is $3,853. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $212,500 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $856 per month, and 42.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12821 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 12821 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 →

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 12821, Comstock, 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

2,750

Population

14.4

Area (sq mi)

191

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12821?

39.7

Median Age

95.1%

Male

4.9%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 37.3%
African American 44.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

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?

$3,853

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.2%

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

What does housing look like?

102

Total Housing Units

102

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.2%
Renter 57.8%

$212,500

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$856

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 12821, employing approximately 45 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,092,000.

3

Businesses

45

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 12821 vs 12827 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12827 Fort Ann, NY 3,877 5.0 mi
12838 Hartford, NY 608 8.0 mi
12887 Whitehall, NY 4,972 6.0 mi
12849 Middle Granville, NY 385 5.8 mi
12832 Granville, NY 7,106 7.7 mi
12837 Hampton, NY 857 8.1 mi
12819 Clemons, NY 403 10.2 mi
12839 Hudson Falls, NY 13,588 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12821 in?
ZIP code 12821 (Comstock) 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 12821?
ZIP code 12821 in Comstock, NY has a population of 2,750 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12821?
The median home value in ZIP 12821 is $212,500, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12821?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12821 is African American at 44.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12821?
ZIP code 12821 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 45 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12821?
In ZIP code 12821, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12821?
In ZIP code 12821, approximately 42.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12821?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12821 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Comstock, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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