ZIP Code 12839, New York
ZIP Code 12839 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 12839 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Warren County / Washington County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,541. The land area covers 31.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,541 | ±297 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs | ±3.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,981 | ±329 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,657 | ±385 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,981 | ±329 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 676 | ±247 |
| Median Home Value | $173,000 | ±$9,017 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,053 | ±$91 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,423 | ±$6,326 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,462 | ±$3,208 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,534 | ±463 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,228 | ±456 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.5% | ±3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 65,288 (2024)
ID: 131199
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: WARREN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1340 STATE ROUTE 9, LAKE GEORGE NY 12845-3484
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | GLENS FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ARGYLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ARGYLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WILTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | GLENS FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | BOLTON LANDING, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | CORINTH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CORINTH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | CORINTH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HARTFORD, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 3.1 mi away | 1051 Dix Ave, Hudson Falls, NY, 12839 |
5187463508
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HUDSON FALLS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 220 MAIN STREET, HUDSON FALLS, NY, 12839 |
(518) 747-6406
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SUNY Adirondack
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College | 5.1 mi away | 640 Bay Rd, Queensbury, NY, 12804-1445 |
5187432200
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CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 251 GLEN STREET, GLENS FALLS, NY, 12801 |
(518) 792-6508
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Skidmore College
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College | 21.3 mi away | 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 |
5185805000
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FORT EDWARD FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 23 EAST STREET, FORT EDWARD, NY, 12828 |
(518) 747-6743
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Empire State University
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College | 22.3 mi away | Two Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866-4391 |
5185872100
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ARGYLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 21 SHERIDAN STREET, ARGYLE, NY, 12809 |
(518) 638-8911
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CALDWELL-LAKE GEORGE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 336 CANADA STREET, LAKE GEORGE, NY, 12845 |
(518) 668-2528
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HILLVIEW FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 3717 LAKE SHORE DRIVE, DIAMOND POINT, NY, 12824 |
(518) 668-3012
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GLENS FALLS AP, NY US, located 3.2 miles from ZCTA5 12839. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7° | 9.7° | 19.7° | 2.56" | — |
| February | 33.1° | 10.6° | 21.9° | 1.95" | — |
| March | 42.5° | 20.9° | 31.7° | 2.79" | — |
| April | 56.6° | 32.7° | 44.6° | 3.10" | — |
| May | 69.0° | 43.9° | 56.5° | 3.35" | — |
| June | 77.1° | 52.9° | 65.0° | 3.72" | — |
| July | 81.5° | 57.8° | 69.7° | 4.26" | — |
| August | 79.6° | 55.9° | 67.8° | 3.48" | — |
| September | 71.9° | 47.5° | 59.7° | 3.30" | — |
| October | 59.2° | 36.8° | 48.0° | 3.68" | — |
| November | 46.7° | 27.6° | 37.2° | 3.01" | — |
| December | 35.3° | 18.0° | 26.6° | 3.01" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Falls village | Village | 3.7 mi | — |
| Fort Ann village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Glens Falls city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| South Glens Falls village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Fort Edward village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Glens Falls North CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 12839. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.