12808 ZIP Code — Adirondack, NY

Warren County, New York

ZIP code 12808 is located in Adirondack, New York, within Warren County. It covers approximately 14.31 square miles and serves a population of 201 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12808

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $282,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $127,885. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12808 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

201

population

14.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12808 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12808

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12808. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Adirondack	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12815 Brant Lake (2.6 mi) 12860 Pottersville (4 mi) 12870 Schroon Lake (8 mi) 12817 Chestertown (8.3 mi) 12874 Silver Bay (10.2 mi) 12836 Hague (10.4 mi) 12858 Paradox (10.5 mi) 12853 North Creek (10.6 mi) 12814 Bolton Landing (11 mi) 12886 Wevertown (11.2 mi) 12824 Diamond Point (14.1 mi) 12883 Ticonderoga (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	201
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	14.31 sq mi
Water area	2.62 sq mi
Latitude	43.7431
Longitude	-73.7433
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	9.1%	6.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

201

Population

People per sq mi

62.0

Median age

$127,885

Median household income

$64,033

Per capita income

$282,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

500

Housing units

38.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4	2.0%
18 and over	197	98.0%
65 and over	77	38.3%
Median age	62.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Asian 2.5%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	194	96.5%
Asian	5	2.5%
Two or more races	2	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	9.1%	6.0%	11.5%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 41.7%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 13.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	41.7%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	13.9%
Median income	$127,885

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 35.2%

$300k–$500k 17.1%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

$1M+ 21.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$282,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	78.5%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	56.5%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	14.8%
Propane / LP gas	24.1%
Fuel oil	36.1%
Wood	25.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	72	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	8	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	21	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	7	6.5%
Households with children under 18	4	3.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	37.0%
Average household size	1.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.6%	22.0%
Married	71.1%	76.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.0%
Divorced	10.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 23.4%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 20.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	38.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.4%

Construction 12.1%

Information 9.1%

Other services 9.1%

Professional & management 8.1%

Public administration 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.5%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	4.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	29.3%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.9%
Retirement income	46.3%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.6%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	10.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	66.5%
Cholesterol screening	94.4%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	18.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.6%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	197	98.0%
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)	196	97.5%
Born in same state	196	97.5%
Born in different state	146	72.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	2.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	29.9%
Italian	22	10.9%
Arab	14	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	4.5%
German	3	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.7%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12808

What city is ZIP code 12808 in?

ZIP code 12808 is primarily assigned to Adirondack, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12808 in?

ZIP code 12808 falls within Warren County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12808 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 12808 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 12808 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 12808 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12808 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 12808 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12808?

The median household income in ZIP code 12808 is $127,885, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12808 in?

ZIP code 12808 observes the EST timezone.