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Gansevoort, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12831

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

17,416
100/sq mi
$100,024
Median income
$343,100
Median home value
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gansevoort pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
100
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12831 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12831 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gansevoort, Saratoga County, New York, home to 17,416 residents across 174.0 square miles, a density of 100 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12831 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,024 (8% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $51,812. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $343,100 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,328 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Saratoga County, letting you compare 12831 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 12831

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gansevoort, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12831.

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 12831, Gansevoort, 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

17,416

Population

174.0

Area (sq mi)

100

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12831?

41.7

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
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?

$100,024

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$51,812

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12831 ranks nationally

Gansevoort, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,024 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,563

Total Housing Units

7,378

Occupied Units

185

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$343,100

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,328

Median Rent

1994

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12831 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 206
2021 +10.2% 227
2022 +10.1% 250
2023 +7.3% 268
2024 +6.5% 285

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 251 business establishments in ZIP 12831, employing approximately 4,022 people with a combined annual payroll of $293,465,000.

251

Businesses

4,022

Employees

$293.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 54 21.5%
Health care and social assistance 30 11.9%
Retail trade 26 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 10.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 19 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 16 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 16 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 5.6%
Wholesale trade 8 3.2%
Manufacturing 7 2.8%
Educational services 7 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%

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 12831 vs 12804 →

ZIP 12831 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 12831 ranks #3 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 12831 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 12831 ranks #2 of 9 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
12804 Queensbury, NY 26,540 9.9 mi
12803 South Glens Falls, NY 7,567 7.1 mi
12801 Glens Falls, NY 14,707 8.3 mi
12866 Saratoga Springs, NY 36,915 9.0 mi
12871 Schuylerville, NY 4,084 8.2 mi
12828 Fort Edward, NY 9,448 7.5 mi
12884 Victory Mills, NY 486 8.9 mi
12846 Lake Luzerne, NY 3,298 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Saratoga County

12065 standard
Clifton Park, NY
Pop: 41,776
12866 standard
Saratoga Springs, NY
Pop: 36,915
12020 standard
Ballston Spa, NY
Pop: 31,192
12019 standard
Ballston Lake, NY
Pop: 14,740
12118 standard
Mechanicville, NY
Pop: 13,897
12188 standard
Waterford, NY
Pop: 10,980

Related Areas

Saratoga County Gansevoort, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12831 in? ▼
ZIP code 12831 (Gansevoort) 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 12831? ▼
ZIP code 12831 in Gansevoort, NY has a population of 17,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12831? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12831 is $100,024, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12831? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12831 is $343,100, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12831? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12831 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12831? ▼
ZIP code 12831 has 251 business establishments employing approximately 4,022 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12831? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12831 are: Construction (54), Health care and social assistance (30), Retail trade (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12831? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12831 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 12831? ▼
In ZIP code 12831, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.9% 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 12831? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12831 is 23.3 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 12831? ▼
In ZIP code 12831, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12831? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12831 is 6.1% 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.