ZIP Code 12860

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Pottersville · Warren County · New York

Population
748

18/sq mi

Median income
$95,625

▲ 25% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$215,400

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.6%

Median age 44.2

Land area
41.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12860 in Pottersville, New York has a population of 748. The median household income is $95,625, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $215,400, 23% below the US average. 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12860 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.6 square miles in Pottersville, Warren County, New York. The area is home to 748 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 12860 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12860 sits at $95,625 (3% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $45,656. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 10.9%. On housing, the median home value is $215,400 (43% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12860 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 12860 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 12860, Pottersville, 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

748

Population

41.6

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12860?

44.2

Median Age

56.8%

Male

43.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$95,625

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$45,656

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.6%

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

What does housing look like?

290

Total Housing Units

155

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$215,400

Median Home Value

-43% 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 13 business establishments in ZIP 12860, employing approximately 500 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,986,000.

13

Businesses

500

Employees

$16.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 38.5%

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 12860 vs 12808 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12808 Adirondack, NY 306 4.4 mi
12817 Chestertown, NY 2,274 6.4 mi
12815 Brant Lake, NY 871 6.0 mi
12862 Riparius, NY 17 6.1 mi
12870 Schroon Lake, NY 1,509 8.5 mi
12886 Wevertown, NY 269 7.4 mi
12857 Olmstedville, NY 498 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12860 in?
ZIP code 12860 (Pottersville) 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 12860?
ZIP code 12860 in Pottersville, NY has a population of 748 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12860?
The median household income in ZIP 12860 is $95,625, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12860?
The median home value in ZIP 12860 is $215,400, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12860?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12860 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12860?
ZIP code 12860 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 500 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12860?
In ZIP code 12860, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% 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 12860?
In ZIP code 12860, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12860?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12860 is 6.9% 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 Pottersville, 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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