Fort Edward, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12828
Washington County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,448
- 79/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,019
- Median income Near-median income area
- $226,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Edward pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 79
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12828 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 12828 (Fort Edward, NY) rose +25.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.8 in 2023 to 266.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12828 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Edward, Washington County, New York, home to 9,448 residents across 119.9 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12828 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,019 (18% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,467. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $226,900 (40% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,110; owner occupancy is 78.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 12828 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 12828
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Edward, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12828.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 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 12828, Fort Edward, 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
9,448
Population
119.9
Area (sq mi)
79
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12828?
45.1
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
2.2%
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?
$76,019
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$38,467
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12828 ranks among New York ZIPs
Fort Edward, 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)
$76,019 41st percentile higher than 41% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,827housing units
3,827
Total Housing Units
3,664
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,900
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,110
Median Rent
1981
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
+25.2%
YoY Change (2024)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12828 have increased 25.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 201 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 223 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 244 |
| 2023 | -12.7% | 213 |
| 2024 | +25.2% | 266 |
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 149 business establishments in ZIP 12828, employing approximately 2,495 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,617,000.
149
Businesses
2,495
Employees
$141.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 13.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.7% |
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 12828 vs 12803 →
ZIP 12828 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12804
Queensbury (12804)
26,540 residents
- 12831
Gansevoort (12831)
17,416 residents
- 12801
Glens Falls (12801)
14,707 residents
- 12839
Hudson Falls (12839)
13,588 residents
- 12828 9,448
Fort Edward (12828)
9,448 residents
- 12803 7,567
South Glens Falls (12803)
7,567 residents
- 12809 3,528
Argyle (12809)
3,528 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12828 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12828 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12831
Gansevoort (12831)
$100,024 median income
- 12804
Queensbury (12804)
$89,127 median income
- 12809
Argyle (12809)
$83,938 median income
- 12803
South Glens Falls (12803)
$82,057 median income
- 12828
Fort Edward (12828)
$76,019 median income
- 12839
Hudson Falls (12839)
$71,423 median income
- 12801
Glens Falls (12801)
$67,577 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12828 ranks #5 of 7 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 12828, 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 (9,448 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 12828 in?
ZIP code 12828 (Fort Edward) 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 12828?
ZIP code 12828 in Fort Edward, NY has a population of 9,448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12828?
The median household income in ZIP 12828 is $76,019, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12828?
The median home value in ZIP 12828 is $226,900, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12828?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12828 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12828?
ZIP code 12828 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 2,495 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12828?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12828 are: Construction (26), Retail trade (20), Health care and social assistance (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12828?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12828 increased by 25.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 12828?
In ZIP code 12828, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 12828?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12828 is 24.7 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 12828?
In ZIP code 12828, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12828?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12828 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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