| ZIP Code | 14812 |
|---|---|
| City | Beaver Dams |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Schuyler County |
| Area Code | 607 |
| Elevation | 1,592 ft |
| Latitude | 42.300727 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.005249 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.2 yrs ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 10.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 38.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 758 (37.5%) |
| Some College | 249 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 241 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 428 (21.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 341 (16.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,516 ▼ 23% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $120,200 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $883/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,345 |
| Vacant Units | 124 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,345 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 124 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 14812 is located in Beaver Dams, New York, within Schuyler County. With a population of 2,961, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.2 years. Economically, 14812 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,516 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14812 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $120,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $883 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 14812 is primarily White (90.98%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.4%. Household income has declined by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14812 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 14812 in Beaver Dams, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,961 residents, a median household income of $58,516, and a median home value of $120,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.