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 Moderate-density area
- $100,024
- Median income Above-median income area
- $343,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12831 (Gansevoort, NY) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.8 in 2023 to 285.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,812. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.1% and unemployment is 3.3%. Median home value is $343,100 (9% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,328; 77.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saratoga County, so 12831 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 12831
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gansevoort, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12831.
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 12831?
41.7
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
2.7%
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?
$100,024
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$51,812
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12831 ranks among New York ZIPs
Gansevoort, 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)
$100,024 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
7,563housing units
7,563
Total Housing Units
7,378
Occupied Units
185
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$343,100
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 12866
Saratoga Springs (12866)
36,915 residents
- 12804
Queensbury (12804)
26,540 residents
- 12831
Gansevoort (12831)
17,416 residents
- 12801 14,707
Glens Falls (12801)
14,707 residents
- 12828 9,448
Fort Edward (12828)
9,448 residents
- 12803 7,567
South Glens Falls (12803)
7,567 residents
- 12871 4,084
Schuylerville (12871)
4,084 residents
- 12846 3,298
Lake Luzerne (12846)
3,298 residents
- 12884 486
Victory Mills (12884)
486 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12831 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12831 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12866
Saratoga Springs (12866)
$101,901 median income
- 12831
Gansevoort (12831)
$100,024 median income
- 12871
Schuylerville (12871)
$96,024 median income
- 12804
Queensbury (12804)
$89,127 median income
- 12803
South Glens Falls (12803)
$82,057 median income
- 12828
Fort Edward (12828)
$76,019 median income
- 12801
Glens Falls (12801)
$67,577 median income
- 12846
Lake Luzerne (12846)
$46,344 median income
- 12884 $37,045
Victory Mills (12884)
$37,045 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12831, 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 (17,416 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 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.
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