PlainZIP

Riparius, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12862

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

17
3/sq mi
$204,800
Median home value
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Riparius pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12862 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12862 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riparius, Warren County, New York, home to just 17 residents across 6.1 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 12862, but per-capita income is $78,892. Poverty here runs at 0.0%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $204,800 for a typical home value (46% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 71.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Warren County, letting you compare 12862 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 12862, Riparius, 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

17

Population

6.1

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 12862?

54.3

Median Age

34.6%

Male

65.4%

Female

18.1%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
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 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%

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?

$78,892

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 94.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.5%

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

What does housing look like?

101

Total Housing Units

80

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

1.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.8%

$204,800

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

1950

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 12862, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $656,000.

3

Businesses

14

Employees

$656K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 12862 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 12862 ranks #8 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 Code City Population Distance
12886 Wevertown, NY 269 1.4 mi
12853 North Creek, NY 1,770 4.9 mi
12817 Chestertown, NY 2,274 5.4 mi
12857 Olmstedville, NY 498 9.9 mi
12860 Pottersville, NY 748 6.1 mi
12811 Bakers Mills, NY 127 7.8 mi
12843 Johnsburg, NY 600 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Warren County

12804 standard
Queensbury, NY
Pop: 26,540
12801 standard
Glens Falls, NY
Pop: 14,707
12845 standard
Lake George, NY
Pop: 4,842
12885 standard
Warrensburg, NY
Pop: 4,602
12846 standard
Lake Luzerne, NY
Pop: 3,298
12817 standard
Chestertown, NY
Pop: 2,274

Related Areas

Warren County Riparius, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12862 in? ▼
ZIP code 12862 (Riparius) 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 12862? ▼
ZIP code 12862 in Riparius, NY has a population of 17 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12862? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12862 is $204,800, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12862? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12862 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12862? ▼
ZIP code 12862 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12862? ▼
In ZIP code 12862, 94.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.5% 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 12862? ▼
In ZIP code 12862, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.