| ZIP Code | 12831 |
|---|---|
| City | Gansevoort |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Saratoga County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 237 ft |
| Latitude | 43.195329 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.691811 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 123 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,848 (23.9%) |
| Some College | 1,156 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 1,211 (10.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,227 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,345 (44.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,833 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $308,700 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,361/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,228 |
| Vacant Units | 178 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,228 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 178 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 12831 is located in Gansevoort, New York, within Saratoga County. With a population of 17,834, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 12831 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,833 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12831 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $308,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,361 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 12831 is primarily White (92.49%). Residents are well-educated — 55.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12831 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 12831 in Gansevoort, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,834 residents, a median household income of $100,833, and a median home value of $308,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.