ZIP Code 12853

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North Creek · Warren County · New York

Population
1,770

8/sq mi

Median income
$57,950

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$214,600

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.6%

Median age 52.8

Land area
224.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12853 in North Creek, New York has a population of 1,770. The median household income is $57,950, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $214,600, 23% below the US average. 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12853 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 224.1 square miles in North Creek, Warren County, New York. The area is home to 1,770 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12853 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12853 sits at $57,950 (37% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $40,274. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $214,600 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $915 per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12853 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 12853 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 12853

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12853.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12853, North Creek, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,770

Population

224.1

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12853?

52.8

Median Age

41.2%

Male

58.8%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$57,950

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$40,274

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,014

Total Housing Units

555

Occupied Units

459

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$214,600

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$915

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 12853, employing approximately 425 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,739,000.

47

Businesses

425

Employees

$14.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 17.0%
Health care and social assistance 8 17.0%
Accommodation and food services 8 17.0%
Construction 3 6.4%
Information 3 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
12886 Wevertown, NY 269 4.1 mi
12811 Bakers Mills, NY 127 5.3 mi
12862 Riparius, NY 17 4.9 mi
12843 Johnsburg, NY 600 7.3 mi
12856 North River, NY 187 7.3 mi
12857 Olmstedville, NY 498 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12853 in?
ZIP code 12853 (North Creek) is located in Warren County, New York. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12853?
ZIP code 12853 in North Creek, NY has a population of 1,770 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12853?
The median household income in ZIP 12853 is $57,950, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12853?
The median home value in ZIP 12853 is $214,600, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12853?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12853 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12853?
ZIP code 12853 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 425 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12853?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12853 are: Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12853?
In ZIP code 12853, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 12853?
In ZIP code 12853, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12853?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12853 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for North Creek, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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