| ZIP Code | 12803 |
|---|---|
| City | South Glens Falls |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Saratoga County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 343 ft |
| Latitude | 43.288444 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.631773 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 12.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.7% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,411 (25.4%) |
| Some College | 872 (15.7%) |
| Associates | 818 (14.7%) |
| Bachelors | 742 (13.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,682 (30.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,913 ≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $222,600 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,194/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,819 |
| Vacant Units | 182 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,819 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 182 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 12803 is located in South Glens Falls, New York, within Saratoga County. With a population of 8,915, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.8 years. Economically, 12803 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,913 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12803 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $222,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,194 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.5%) and renters (41.5%). Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 12803 is primarily White (91.12%). Residents are well-educated — 43.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.2%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12803 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 12803 in South Glens Falls, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 8,915 residents, a median household income of $80,913, and a median home value of $222,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.