PlainZIP

Hudson Falls, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12839

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

13,588
161/sq mi
$71,423
Median income
$173,000
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hudson Falls pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
161
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12839 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12839 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hudson Falls, Washington County, New York, home to 13,588 residents across 84.3 square miles, a density of 161 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12839 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,423 (23% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,462. Local economic indicators show a 11.5% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $173,000 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,053 a month; 64.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 12839 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 12839

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hudson Falls, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12839.

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 12839, Hudson Falls, 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

13,588

Population

84.3

Area (sq mi)

161

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12839?

43.9

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$71,423

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$36,462

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12839 ranks nationally

Hudson Falls, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,423 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,657

Total Housing Units

5,981

Occupied Units

676

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$173,000

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$1,053

Median Rent

1960

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

-6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12839 have decreased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 196
2021 +11.2% 218
2022 +16.8% 255
2023 +17.4% 300
2024 -6.3% 281

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 228 business establishments in ZIP 12839, employing approximately 1,478 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,761,000.

228

Businesses

1,478

Employees

$70.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 41 18.0%
Retail trade 37 16.2%
Construction 30 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 28 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 25 11.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.1%
Manufacturing 11 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.1%
Finance and insurance 7 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.8%

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 12839 vs 12828 →

ZIP 12839 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 12839 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 12839 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 12839 ranks #7 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
12828 Fort Edward, NY 9,448 6.4 mi
12801 Glens Falls, NY 14,707 5.2 mi
12803 South Glens Falls, NY 7,567 5.5 mi
12804 Queensbury, NY 26,540 6.6 mi
12827 Fort Ann, NY 3,877 7.3 mi
12838 Hartford, NY 608 7.3 mi
12809 Argyle, NY 3,528 8.8 mi
12844 Kattskill Bay, NY 199 10.4 mi
12821 Comstock, NY 2,750 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

12828 standard
Fort Edward, NY
Pop: 9,448
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 Hudson Falls, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12839 in? ▼
ZIP code 12839 (Hudson Falls) 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 12839? ▼
ZIP code 12839 in Hudson Falls, NY has a population of 13,588 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12839? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12839 is $71,423, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12839? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12839 is $173,000, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12839? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12839 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12839? ▼
ZIP code 12839 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 1,478 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12839? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12839 are: Health care and social assistance (41), Retail trade (37), Construction (30). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12839? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12839 decreased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 12839? ▼
In ZIP code 12839, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 12839? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12839 is 20.7 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 12839? ▼
In ZIP code 12839, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12839? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12839 is 11.5% 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.