PlainZIP

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
$76,019
Median income
$226,900
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $38,467. Poverty here runs at 14.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $226,900 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,110 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 12828 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 12828

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Edward, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12828.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 12828?

45.1

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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

$38,467

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12828 ranks nationally

Fort Edward, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,019 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,827

Total Housing Units

3,664

Occupied Units

163

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$226,900

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$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

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ZIP 12828 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 12828 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12828 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 12828 ranks #5 of 7 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
12803 South Glens Falls, NY 7,567 4.1 mi
12839 Hudson Falls, NY 13,588 6.4 mi
12809 Argyle, NY 3,528 5.2 mi
12801 Glens Falls, NY 14,707 5.6 mi
12831 Gansevoort, NY 17,416 7.5 mi
12804 Queensbury, NY 26,540 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

12839 standard
Hudson Falls, NY
Pop: 13,588
12832 standard
Granville, NY
Pop: 7,106
12834 standard
Greenwich, NY
Pop: 6,594
12887 standard
Whitehall, NY
Pop: 4,972
12816 standard
Cambridge, NY
Pop: 4,610
12827 standard
Fort Ann, NY
Pop: 3,877

Related Areas

Washington County Fort Edward, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.