ZIP Code 12827
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Fort Ann · Washington County · New York
- Population
- 3,877
- Median income
- $81,424
- Median home value
- $218,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.0%
- Land area
- 320.4 sq mi
12/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.3
New York
ZIP code 12827 in Fort Ann, New York has a population of 3,877. The median household income is $81,424, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $218,000, 22% below the US average. 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12827 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 320.4 square miles in Fort Ann, Washington County, New York. The area is home to 3,877 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 12827 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12827 sits at $81,424 (12% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,241. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $218,000 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $1,089 per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12827 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 12827 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 12827
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12827.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 12827, Fort Ann, 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
3,877
Population
320.4
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12827?
41.3
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
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?
$81,424
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$35,241
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 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?
1,762
Total Housing Units
1,467
Occupied Units
295
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,000
Median Home Value
-42% vs state
$1,089
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 12827, employing approximately 312 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,240,000.
59
Businesses
312
Employees
$14.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 25.4% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for Fort Ann, NY
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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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