12810 ZIP Code — Athol, NY

Warren County, New York

ZIP code 12810 is located in Athol, New York, within Warren County. It covers approximately 43.29 square miles and serves a population of 537 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12810

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 $191,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,393. 50% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 12810 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

537

population

43.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12810 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12810

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12810. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Athol	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12885 Warrensburg (4.5 mi) 12878 Stony Creek (7.1 mi) 12845 Lake George (9.8 mi) 12824 Diamond Point (11.2 mi) 12817 Chestertown (11.4 mi) 12843 Johnsburg (11.8 mi) 12886 Wevertown (11.9 mi) 12846 Lake Luzerne (12 mi) 12835 Hadley (12.6 mi) 12844 Kattskill Bay (13.4 mi) 12804 Queensbury (13.4 mi) 12853 North Creek (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	537
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	43.29 sq mi
Water area	0.96 sq mi
Latitude	43.4802
Longitude	-73.8877
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518/838

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	6.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

537

Population

People per sq mi

53.4

Median age

$68,393

Median household income

$35,289

Per capita income

$191,900

Median home value

$1,063

Median monthly rent

92.6%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

274

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	95	17.7%
18 and over	442	82.3%
65 and over	152	28.3%
Median age	53.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 0.9%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	501	91.6%
Two or more races	30	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1.8%
Black or African American	5	0.9%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	6.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	14.0%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$68,393

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,900
Median rent / month	$1,063
Owner occupied	92.6%
Renter occupied	7.4%
Vacant	25.9%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	41.7%
3 bedrooms	33.4%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	62.3%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	58.6%
Wood	22.8%
Solar	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	21	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	29	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	51	23.7%
Households with children under 18	51	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	46.0%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	19.3%
Married	53.9%	58.3%
Separated	0.0%	3.5%
Widowed	4.3%	10.5%
Divorced	13.5%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	9.6%
Kindergarten	8	11.0%
Elementary school	35	47.9%
High school	16	21.9%
College / grad school	7	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.9%

Construction 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Public administration 2.2%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 33.7%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	40.5%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	58.8%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	501	93.3%
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)	536	99.8%
Born in same state	527	98.1%
Born in different state	420	78.2%
Foreign born	9	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	79	14.7%
Arab	57	10.6%
Italian	39	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	1.7%
English	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	79.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12810

What city is ZIP code 12810 in?

ZIP code 12810 is primarily assigned to Athol, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12810 in?

ZIP code 12810 falls within Warren County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12810 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 12810 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12810 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 12810 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12810 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 12810 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12810?

16% of residents in ZIP code 12810 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 12810 in?

ZIP code 12810 observes the EST timezone.