Salem, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12865
Washington County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,663
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,983
- Median income Near-median income area
- $192,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salem pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12865 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12865 covers 187.8 square miles in Salem, Washington County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,663 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12865 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,983 (22% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,648. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 9.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $192,900 (49% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $955; owner occupancy is 88.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 12865 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 12865
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salem, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12865.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12865, Salem, 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
3,663
Population
187.8
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12865?
50.1
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$71,983
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$37,648
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12865 ranks among New York ZIPs
Salem, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,983 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,780housing units
1,780
Total Housing Units
1,462
Occupied Units
318
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,900
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$955
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 12865, employing approximately 344 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,080,000.
60
Businesses
344
Employees
$17.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.0% |
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 12865 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12865
Salem (12865)
3,663 residents
- 12809
Argyle (12809)
3,528 residents
- 05250
Arlington (05250)
3,408 residents
- 12873 736
Shushan (12873)
736 residents
- 05775 623
West Pawlet (05775)
623 residents
- 12838 608
Hartford (12838)
608 residents
- 12823 238
Cossayuna (12823)
238 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12865 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12865 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12823
Cossayuna (12823)
$118,783 median income
- 12873
Shushan (12873)
$103,239 median income
- 05250
Arlington (05250)
$96,250 median income
- 12809
Argyle (12809)
$83,938 median income
- 12865
Salem (12865)
$71,983 median income
- 12838
Hartford (12838)
$62,348 median income
- 05775
West Pawlet (05775)
$61,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12865 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12865, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,663 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12865 in?
ZIP code 12865 (Salem) is located in Washington County, New York. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12865?
ZIP code 12865 in Salem, NY has a population of 3,663 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12865?
The median household income in ZIP 12865 is $71,983, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12865?
The median home value in ZIP 12865 is $192,900, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12865?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12865 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12865?
ZIP code 12865 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 344 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12865?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12865 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12865?
In ZIP code 12865, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12865?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12865 is 30.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12865?
In ZIP code 12865, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12865?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12865 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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