12809 ZIP Code — Argyle, NY

Washington County, New York

ZIP code 12809 is located in Argyle, New York, within Washington County. It covers approximately 52.23 square miles and serves a population of 3,612 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12809

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $210,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,750. 43% 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.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 12809 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,612

population

52.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12809 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12809

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12809. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Argyle	Acceptable
Argyle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12823 Cossayuna (5.6 mi) 12865 Salem (6 mi) 12828 Fort Edward (6.5 mi) 12838 Hartford (7.2 mi) 12839 Hudson Falls (8.2 mi) 12803 South Glens Falls (8.8 mi) 12801 Glens Falls (9.9 mi) 12834 Greenwich (10.6 mi) 12832 Granville (10.7 mi) 12873 Shushan (11.3 mi) 12831 Gansevoort (11.4 mi) 12871 Schuylerville (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,612
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	52.23 sq mi
Water area	1.30 sq mi
Latitude	43.2419
Longitude	-73.4666
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	43.4%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.9%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,612

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$63,750

Median household income

$32,674

Per capita income

$210,900

Median home value

$1,037

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,646

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

111

5–9

105

10–14

115

15–19

20–24

205

25–34

226

174

35–44

192

274

45–54

302

115

55–59

126

122

60–64

135

219

65–74

242

109

75–84

121

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	772	21.4%
18 and over	2,840	78.6%
65 and over	805	22.3%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 2.8%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,448	92.6%
Hispanic or Latino	111	3%
Two or more races	103	2.8%
Other race	37	1%
Black or African American	10	0.3%
Asian	10	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.9%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 37.8%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,900
Median rent / month	$1,037
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	9.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	25.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.4%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%
Fuel oil	55.7%
Wood	21.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	731	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	134	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	263	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	302	21.1%
Households with children under 18	458	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	548	38.3%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	23.5%
Married	52.3%	49.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.1%
Widowed	3.9%	13.9%
Divorced	16.9%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	0.7%
Kindergarten	42	6.3%
Elementary school	307	46.0%
High school	189	28.3%
College / grad school	124	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Public administration 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Other services 2.4%

Professional & management 2.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 34.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,401	94.2%
Spanish	20	0.6%
Other Indo-European	16	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,537	97.9%
Born in same state	3,512	97.2%
Born in different state	2,922	80.9%
Foreign born	25	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	75	2.1%
Not a US citizen	74	98.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	757	21%
French	350	9.7%
Arab	260	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	71	2%
English	14	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12809

What city is ZIP code 12809 in?

ZIP code 12809 is primarily assigned to Argyle, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12809 in?

ZIP code 12809 falls within Washington County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12809 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 12809 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12809 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 12809 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12809?

ZIP code 12809 has an estimated population of 3,612 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12809?

The median home value in ZIP code 12809 is $210,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 12809 in?

ZIP code 12809 observes the EST timezone.