| ZIP Code | 12883 |
|---|---|
| City | Ticonderoga |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 1,696 ft |
| Latitude | 43.83636 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.553222 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.2 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 31 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,121 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 527 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 317 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 357 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 927 (28.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,532 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $162,300 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $848/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,845 |
| Vacant Units | 763 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,845 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 763 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 12883 is located in Ticonderoga, New York, within Essex County. With a population of 4,781, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.2 years. Economically, 12883 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,532 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12883 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $162,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $848 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 12883 is primarily White (96.80%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.7%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12883 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 12883 in Ticonderoga, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,781 residents, a median household income of $67,532, and a median home value of $162,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.