ZIP Code 12885
standardSource:
Warrensburg · Warren County · New York
- Population
- 4,602
- Median income
- $59,429
- Median home value
- $169,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.5%
- Land area
- 186.3 sq mi
25/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.8
New York
ZIP code 12885 in Warrensburg, New York has a population of 4,602. The median household income is $59,429, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $169,800, 39% below the US average. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12885 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 186.3 square miles in Warrensburg, Warren County, New York. The area is home to 4,602 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 12885 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12885 sits at $59,429 (36% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $42,940. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $169,800 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $905 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12885 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 12885 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 12885
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12885.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12885, Warrensburg, 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
4,602
Population
186.3
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12885?
50.8
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
5.8%
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?
$59,429
Median Household Income
-36% vs state
$42,940
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,739
Total Housing Units
2,218
Occupied Units
521
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,800
Median Home Value
-55% vs state
$905
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 109 business establishments in ZIP 12885, employing approximately 1,026 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,136,000.
109
Businesses
1,026
Employees
$45.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 22.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 18.4% |
| Construction | 15 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for Warrensburg, 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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