| ZIP Code | 12828 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Edward |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 119 ft |
| Latitude | 43.254759 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.559347 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.8% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 48 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,372 (35.9%) |
| Some College | 1,026 (15.5%) |
| Associates | 924 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 916 (13.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,314 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,776 ≈ Avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $213,600 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,147/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,974 |
| Vacant Units | 229 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,974 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 229 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 12828 is located in Fort Edward, New York, within Washington County. With a population of 9,775, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 12828 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,776 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12828 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $213,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,147 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 12828 is primarily White (93.91%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12828 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 12828 in Fort Edward, NY is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,775 residents, a median household income of $77,776, and a median home value of $213,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.