Ticonderoga, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12883
Essex County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,025
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,865
- Median income Near-median income area
- $178,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ticonderoga pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12883 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12883 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ticonderoga, Essex County, New York, home to 5,025 residents across 206.8 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12883 reports a modest median household income of $65,865 (29% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,781. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $178,800 (53% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $852; owner occupancy is 68.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 12883 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 12883
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ticonderoga, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12883.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 12883, Ticonderoga, 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
5,025
Population
206.8
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12883?
48.9
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
3.4%
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?
$65,865
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$40,781
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12883 ranks among New York ZIPs
Ticonderoga, 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)
$65,865 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
2,821housing units
2,821
Total Housing Units
2,026
Occupied Units
795
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,800
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$852
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 124 business establishments in ZIP 12883, employing approximately 2,100 people with a combined annual payroll of $159,552,000.
124
Businesses
2,100
Employees
$159.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 19.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 13.7% |
| Construction | 15 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 4.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.4% |
| Information | 3 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.4% |
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 12883 vs 12928 →
ZIP 12883 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12883
Ticonderoga (12883)
5,025 residents
- 12928
Crown Point (12928)
2,028 residents
- 12861 609
Putnam Station (12861)
609 residents
- 12836 574
Hague (12836)
574 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12883 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12883 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12861
Putnam Station (12861)
$92,031 median income
- 12928
Crown Point (12928)
$82,813 median income
- 12836
Hague (12836)
$80,221 median income
- 12883
Ticonderoga (12883)
$65,865 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12883 ranks #4 of 4 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 12883, 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 (5,025 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 12883 in?
ZIP code 12883 (Ticonderoga) is located in Essex County, New York. Essex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/essex-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12883?
ZIP code 12883 in Ticonderoga, NY has a population of 5,025 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12883?
The median household income in ZIP 12883 is $65,865, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12883?
The median home value in ZIP 12883 is $178,800, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12883?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12883 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12883?
ZIP code 12883 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 2,100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12883?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12883 are: Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (19), Health care and social assistance (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12883?
In ZIP code 12883, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 12883?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12883 is 19.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12883?
In ZIP code 12883, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12883?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12883 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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