Whitehall, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12887
Washington County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,972
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,709
- Median income Below-median income area
- $123,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whitehall pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12887 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12887 (Whitehall, NY) fell -12.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 12887 covers 217.1 square miles in Whitehall, Washington County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,972 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12887 reports a modest median household income of $56,709 (39% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,403. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,400 (67% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $972; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 12887 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 12887
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitehall, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12887.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 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 12887, Whitehall, 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
4,972
Population
217.1
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12887?
39.1
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
3.9%
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?
$56,709
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$26,403
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12887 ranks among New York ZIPs
Whitehall, 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)
$56,709 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
2,224housing units
2,224
Total Housing Units
1,787
Occupied Units
437
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,400
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$972
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 12887, employing approximately 761 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,442,000.
75
Businesses
761
Employees
$31.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 6.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.0% |
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 12887 vs 12821 →
ZIP 12887 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12887
Whitehall (12887)
4,972 residents
- 05743
Fair Haven (05743)
4,330 residents
- 12827
Fort Ann (12827)
3,877 residents
- 12821
Comstock (12821)
2,750 residents
- 12837 857
Hampton (12837)
857 residents
- 12819 403
Clemons (12819)
403 residents
- 12849 385
Middle Granville (12849)
385 residents
- 12841 77
Huletts Landing (12841)
77 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12887 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12887 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12837
Hampton (12837)
$81,583 median income
- 12827
Fort Ann (12827)
$81,424 median income
- 05743
Fair Haven (05743)
$68,409 median income
- 12819
Clemons (12819)
$64,688 median income
- 12841
Huletts Landing (12841)
$63,348 median income
- 12887
Whitehall (12887)
$56,709 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12887 ranks #6 of 6 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 12887, 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 (4,972 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 12887 in?
ZIP code 12887 (Whitehall) is located in Washington County, New York. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12887?
ZIP code 12887 in Whitehall, NY has a population of 4,972 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12887?
The median household income in ZIP 12887 is $56,709, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12887?
The median home value in ZIP 12887 is $123,400, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12887?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12887 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12887?
ZIP code 12887 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 761 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12887?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12887 are: Retail trade (15), Manufacturing (10), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12887?
In ZIP code 12887, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 12887?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12887 is 26.6 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 12887?
In ZIP code 12887, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12887?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12887 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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