| ZIP Code | 12843 |
|---|---|
| City | Johnsburg |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Warren County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 1,869 ft |
| Latitude | 43.59448 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.981571 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36113 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.2 yrs ↓ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 73% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 179 (40.1%) |
| Some College | 24 (5.4%) |
| Associates | 68 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 94 (21.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 81 (18.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,227 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 79% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $172,000 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 450 |
| Vacant Units | 170 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 450 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 170 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 12843 is located in Johnsburg, New York, within Warren County. With a population of 729, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.2 years. Economically, 12843 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,227 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12843 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $172,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 12843 is primarily White (97.26%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.5%. Household income has grown by 79% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12843 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 93%.
Overall, ZIP code 12843 in Johnsburg, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 729 residents, a median household income of $65,227, and a median home value of $172,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.