ZIP Code 12878

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Stony Creek · Warren County · New York

Population
719

3/sq mi

Median income
$63,657

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$205,200

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.8%

Median age 42

Land area
224.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12878 in Stony Creek, New York has a population of 719. The median household income is $63,657, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $205,200, 26% below the US average. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12878 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 224.7 square miles in Stony Creek, Warren County, New York. The area is home to 719 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 12878 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12878 sits at $63,657 (31% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $27,345. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $205,200 (46% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12878 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 12878 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 12878, Stony Creek, 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

719

Population

224.7

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 12878?

42.0

Median Age

41.9%

Male

58.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$63,657

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$27,345

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

499

Total Housing Units

309

Occupied Units

190

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$205,200

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

1969

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 12878, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $354,000.

6

Businesses

11

Employees

$354K

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
12810 Athol, NY 627 4.8 mi
12835 Hadley, NY 2,603 6.8 mi
12843 Johnsburg, NY 600 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12878 in?
ZIP code 12878 (Stony Creek) 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 12878?
ZIP code 12878 in Stony Creek, NY has a population of 719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12878?
The median household income in ZIP 12878 is $63,657, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12878?
The median home value in ZIP 12878 is $205,200, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12878?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12878 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12878?
ZIP code 12878 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12878?
In ZIP code 12878, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 12878?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12878 is 31.7 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 12878?
In ZIP code 12878, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12878?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12878 is 7.6% 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 Stony Creek, 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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