ZIP Code 12859

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Porter Corners · Saratoga County · New York

Population
2,220

39/sq mi

Median income
$71,250

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$210,200

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.0%

Median age 48.5

Land area
57.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12859 in Porter Corners, New York has a population of 2,220. The median household income is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $210,200, 24% below the US average. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12859 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.1 square miles in Porter Corners, Saratoga County, New York. The area is home to 2,220 residents, producing a population density of 39 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 12859 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12859 sits at $71,250 (23% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $41,695. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $210,200 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $1,380 per month, and 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12859 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saratoga County, so you can benchmark 12859 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 12859, Porter Corners, 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

2,220

Population

57.1

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12859?

48.5

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$71,250

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$41,695

Per Capita Income

14.5%

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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

744

Total Housing Units

691

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$210,200

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,380

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 12859, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,956,000.

17

Businesses

85

Employees

$4.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 58.8%

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
12822 Corinth, NY 6,200 5.3 mi
12833 Greenfield Center, NY 4,401 4.0 mi
12863 Rock City Falls, NY 533 7.5 mi
12850 Middle Grove, NY 2,835 5.6 mi
12074 Galway, NY 2,963 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12859 in?
ZIP code 12859 (Porter Corners) 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 12859?
ZIP code 12859 in Porter Corners, NY has a population of 2,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12859?
The median household income in ZIP 12859 is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12859?
The median home value in ZIP 12859 is $210,200, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12859?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12859 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12859?
ZIP code 12859 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12859?
In ZIP code 12859, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 12859?
In ZIP code 12859, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12859?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12859 is 14.5% 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 Porter Corners, 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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