12862 ZIP Code — Riparius, NY

Warren County, New York

ZIP code 12862 is located in Riparius, New York, within Warren County. It covers approximately 10.66 square miles and serves a population of 266 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12862

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 12862 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

266

population

10.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Riparius	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	266
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	10.66 sq mi
Water area	0.65 sq mi
Latitude	43.6619
Longitude	-73.8978
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

266

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

Median household income

$60,025

Per capita income

$184,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

56.1%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

60.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	60	22.6%
18 and over	206	77.4%
65 and over	78	29.3%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.6%

Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

Two or more races 14.2%

Group	Count	%
White	222	71.6%
Hispanic or Latino	44	14.2%
Two or more races	44	14.2%

Household income

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 36.7%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 31.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	36.7%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	31.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 46.2%

$300k–$500k 25.6%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	56.1%
Renter occupied	43.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	31.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	31.7%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	15.8%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	47.5%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	10.8%
4 bedrooms	3.6%
5+ bedrooms	20.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	31.7%
1 vehicle	42.4%
2 vehicles	25.9%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.8%
Electricity	31.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	18.0%
Wood	17.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	36.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	88	63.3%
Households with children under 18	14	10.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	38.8%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.0%	34.8%
Married	93.0%	31.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.7%
Divorced	0.0%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 60.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	60.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	48	80.0%
High school	12	20.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 51.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.0%

Retail trade 16.5%

Construction 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	68.2%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	5.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	71.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	266	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	222	83.5%
Born in same state	222	83.5%
Born in different state	205	77.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	44	16.5%
Not a US citizen	44	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	74	27.8%
Italian	69	25.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.3%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12862

What city is ZIP code 12862 in?

ZIP code 12862 is primarily assigned to Riparius, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12862 in?

ZIP code 12862 falls within Warren County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12862 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 12862 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12862?

60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 12862 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 12862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12862?

The median home value in ZIP code 12862 is $184,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 12862 in?

ZIP code 12862 observes the EST timezone.