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 Moderate-density area
- $83,349
- Median income Near-median income area
- $189,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Corinth pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12822 (Corinth, NY) rose +36.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.1 in 2023 to 281.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,824. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 9.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $189,400 (50% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $999; owner occupancy is 76.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saratoga County, so 12822 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 12822?
45.9
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.6%
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?
$83,349
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$40,824
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12822 ranks among New York ZIPs
Corinth, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,349 Top 49% higher than 51% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,467housing units
3,467
Total Housing Units
2,644
Occupied Units
823
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,400
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12822 vs 12859 →
ZIP 12822 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12822
Corinth (12822)
6,200 residents
- 12833
Greenfield Center (12833)
4,401 residents
- 12846
Lake Luzerne (12846)
3,298 residents
- 12850
Middle Grove (12850)
2,835 residents
- 12835
Hadley (12835)
2,603 residents
- 12859 2,220
Porter Corners (12859)
2,220 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12822 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12822 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12833
Greenfield Center (12833)
$102,832 median income
- 12850
Middle Grove (12850)
$92,083 median income
- 12822
Corinth (12822)
$83,349 median income
- 12859
Porter Corners (12859)
$71,250 median income
- 12835
Hadley (12835)
$66,992 median income
- 12846
Lake Luzerne (12846)
$46,344 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12822, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,200 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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