ZIP Code 12885

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Warrensburg · Warren County · New York

Population
4,602

25/sq mi

Median income
$59,429

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$169,800

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.5%

Median age 50.8

Land area
186.3 sq mi

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12885?

50.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12885 vs 12817 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12817 Chestertown, NY 2,274 7.2 mi
12824 Diamond Point, NY 894 5.4 mi
12845 Lake George, NY 4,842 8.9 mi
12886 Wevertown, NY 269 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12885 in?
ZIP code 12885 (Warrensburg) 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 12885?
ZIP code 12885 in Warrensburg, NY has a population of 4,602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12885?
The median household income in ZIP 12885 is $59,429, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12885?
The median home value in ZIP 12885 is $169,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12885?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12885 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12885?
ZIP code 12885 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 1,026 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12885?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12885 are: Retail trade (25), Accommodation and food services (20), Construction (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12885?
In ZIP code 12885, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 12885?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12885 is 21.5 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 12885?
In ZIP code 12885, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12885?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12885 is 14.5% 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 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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