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Middle Grove, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12850

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

2,835
23/sq mi
$92,083
Median income
$317,300
Median home value
36.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12850 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12850 covers 121.2 square miles in Middle Grove, Saratoga County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,835 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12850 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,083 (0% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $42,485. Local economic indicators show a 11.6% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $317,300 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $946 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is -. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saratoga County, so you can benchmark 12850 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 12850

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middle Grove, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12850.

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 12850, Middle Grove, 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

2,835

Population

121.2

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 12850?

49.5

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$92,083

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$42,485

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 12850 ranks nationally

Middle Grove, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,083 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,355

Total Housing Units

1,087

Occupied Units

268

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$317,300

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$946

Median Rent

1985

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

290

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+190%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12850 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +8.0% 172
2019 +0.9% 174
2020 +11.1% 193
2021 +6.7% 206
2024 – 290

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 45 business establishments in ZIP 12850, employing approximately 225 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,075,000.

45

Businesses

225

Employees

$11.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 26.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.1%
Retail trade 4 8.9%
Manufacturing 3 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.7%

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 12850 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 12850 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 12850 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 12850 ranks #5 of 8 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
12863 Rock City Falls, NY 533 4.1 mi
12074 Galway, NY 2,963 5.0 mi
12859 Porter Corners, NY 2,220 5.6 mi
12833 Greenfield Center, NY 4,401 7.6 mi
12020 Ballston Spa, NY 31,192 9.3 mi
12822 Corinth, NY 6,200 10.5 mi
12086 Hagaman, NY 1,865 9.8 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
12831 standard
Gansevoort, NY
Pop: 17,416
12019 standard
Ballston Lake, NY
Pop: 14,740
12118 standard
Mechanicville, NY
Pop: 13,897

Related Areas

Saratoga County Middle Grove, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12850 in? ▼
ZIP code 12850 (Middle Grove) 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 12850? ▼
ZIP code 12850 in Middle Grove, NY has a population of 2,835 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12850? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12850 is $92,083, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12850? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12850 is $317,300, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12850? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12850 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12850? ▼
ZIP code 12850 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 225 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12850? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12850 are: Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12850? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12850 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 12850? ▼
In ZIP code 12850, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12850? ▼
In ZIP code 12850, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12850? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12850 is 11.6% 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.