ZIP Code 12856

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North River · Warren County · New York

Population
187

1/sq mi

Median income
$59,200

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$243,400

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
69.9%

Median age 36.1

Land area
170.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12856 in North River, New York has a population of 187. The median household income is $59,200, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $243,400, 12% below the US average. 69.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12856 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 170.0 square miles in North River, Warren County, New York. The area is home to 187 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 12856 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12856 sits at $59,200 (36% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $45,282. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $243,400 (36% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 58.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12856 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 12856 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 →

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 12856, North River, 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

187

Population

170.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12856?

36.1

Median Age

22.7%

Male

77.3%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$59,200

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$45,282

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.9%

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

What does housing look like?

351

Total Housing Units

158

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

1.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.9%
Renter 41.1%

$243,400

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 12856, employing approximately 111 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,434,000.

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Businesses

111

Employees

$7.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 33.3%

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
12811 Bakers Mills, NY 127 6.8 mi
12853 North Creek, NY 1,770 7.3 mi
12843 Johnsburg, NY 600 8.9 mi
12842 Indian Lake, NY 1,166 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12856 in?
ZIP code 12856 (North River) 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 12856?
ZIP code 12856 in North River, NY has a population of 187 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12856?
The median household income in ZIP 12856 is $59,200, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12856?
The median home value in ZIP 12856 is $243,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12856?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12856 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12856?
ZIP code 12856 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12856?
In ZIP code 12856, 78.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.9% 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 12856?
In ZIP code 12856, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for North River, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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