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Corinth, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12822

Saratoga County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,200
36/sq mi
$83,349
Median income
$189,400
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Corinth pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12822 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12822 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Corinth, Saratoga County, New York, home to 6,200 residents across 170.3 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12822 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,349 (10% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $40,824. Poverty here runs at 10.4%, with unemployment measured at 9.2%. The typical home here is valued at $189,400 (50% below the state average); renters pay a median of $999 monthly, and 76.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 12822, plus 6 more within Saratoga County, give a clearer read than the 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 12822

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corinth, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12822.

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 12822, Corinth, 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

6,200

Population

170.3

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12822?

45.9

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$83,349

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$40,824

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12822 ranks nationally

Corinth, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,349 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,467

Total Housing Units

2,644

Occupied Units

823

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$189,400

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$999

Median Rent

1966

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

+36.5%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12822 have increased 36.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.4% 197
2021 +12.9% 223
2022 +15.3% 257
2023 -19.9% 206
2024 +36.5% 281

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 86 business establishments in ZIP 12822, employing approximately 518 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,446,000.

86

Businesses

518

Employees

$22.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 17.4%
Retail trade 12 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 11 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 9 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.8%
Finance and insurance 4 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.5%

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 12822 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 12822 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 12822 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 12822 ranks #3 of 6 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
12859 Porter Corners, NY 2,220 5.3 mi
12833 Greenfield Center, NY 4,401 7.5 mi
12846 Lake Luzerne, NY 3,298 8.1 mi
12835 Hadley, NY 2,603 8.5 mi
12850 Middle Grove, NY 2,835 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Saratoga County

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Clifton Park, NY
Pop: 41,776
12866 standard
Saratoga Springs, NY
Pop: 36,915
12020 standard
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Pop: 31,192
12831 standard
Gansevoort, NY
Pop: 17,416
12019 standard
Ballston Lake, NY
Pop: 14,740
12118 standard
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Pop: 13,897

Related Areas

Saratoga County Corinth, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12822 in? ▼
ZIP code 12822 (Corinth) is located in Saratoga County, New York. Saratoga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saratoga-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12822? ▼
ZIP code 12822 in Corinth, NY has a population of 6,200 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12822? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12822 is $83,349, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12822? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12822 is $189,400, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12822? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12822 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12822? ▼
ZIP code 12822 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 518 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12822? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12822 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12822? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12822 increased by 36.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 12822? ▼
In ZIP code 12822, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 12822? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12822 is 25.2 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 12822? ▼
In ZIP code 12822, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12822? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12822 is 10.4% 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.