ZIP Code 12874

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Silver Bay · Warren County · New York

Population
142

3/sq mi

Median income
$158,500

▲ 108% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
60.1%

Median age 58.5

Land area
54.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12874 in Silver Bay, New York has a population of 142. The median household income is $158,500, which is 108% above the national average. 60.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12874 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.6 square miles in Silver Bay, Warren County, New York. The area is home to 142 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 12874 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12874 sits at $158,500 (71% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $73,094. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12874 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 12874 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 12874, Silver Bay, 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

142

Population

54.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12874?

58.5

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
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 2.9%
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?

$158,500

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$73,094

Per Capita Income

13.2%

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 78.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.1%

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

What does housing look like?

430

Total Housing Units

112

Occupied Units

318

Vacant Units

1.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.8%

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 12874, employing approximately 129 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,213,000.

6

Businesses

129

Employees

$8.2M

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 Code City Population Distance
12836 Hague, NY 574 4.2 mi
12841 Huletts Landing, NY 77 4.4 mi
12815 Brant Lake, NY 871 7.4 mi
12819 Clemons, NY 403 7.2 mi
12814 Bolton Landing, NY 1,574 7.4 mi
12861 Putnam Station, NY 609 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12874 in?
ZIP code 12874 (Silver Bay) 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 12874?
ZIP code 12874 in Silver Bay, NY has a population of 142 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12874?
The median household income in ZIP 12874 is $158,500, which is 108% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12874?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12874 is White at 97.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12874?
ZIP code 12874 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12874?
In ZIP code 12874, 78.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.1% 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 12874?
In ZIP code 12874, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12874?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12874 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Silver Bay, 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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