| ZIP Code | 12853 |
|---|---|
| City | North Creek |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Warren County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 1,585 ft |
| Latitude | 43.662075 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.064334 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36113 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.3% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 213 (23.1%) |
| Some College | 166 (18%) |
| Associates | 121 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 191 (20.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 227 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,850 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,000 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $938/mo ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,070 |
| Vacant Units | 485 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,070 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 485 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 12853 is located in North Creek, New York, within Warren County. With a population of 1,384, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.1 years. Economically, 12853 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,850 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12853 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $199,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $938 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 12853 is primarily White (92.34%). Residents are well-educated — 45.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12853 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 12853 in North Creek, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,384 residents, a median household income of $58,850, and a median home value of $199,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.