12811 ZIP Code — Bakers Mills, NY

Warren County, New York

ZIP code 12811 is located in Bakers Mills, New York, within Warren County. It covers approximately 31.60 square miles and serves a population of 225 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12811

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,500.

Median household income is $49,531. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 76% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 12811 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

225

population

31.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12811 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12811

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12811. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bakers Mills	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	225
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	31.60 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	43.6149
Longitude	-74.0255
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	52.3%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	47.7%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

225

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$49,531

Median household income

$23,276

Per capita income

$212,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

132

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	64	28.4%
18 and over	161	71.6%
65 and over	74	32.9%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	224	99.6%
Two or more races	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	47.7%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	11.5%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 44.0%

$50k–$75k 7.1%

$75k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	44.0%
$50k–$75k	7.1%
$75k–$100k	31.0%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
Median income	$49,531

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 26.2%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 31.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	36.4%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	45.5%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	30.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.3%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	41.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	10.7%
Fuel oil	47.6%
Wood	22.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	50	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	34	40.5%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	22	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	69.0%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	0.0%
Married	42.9%	76.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.6%	0.0%
Divorced	18.1%	23.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 72.7%

Some college, no degree 4.3%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	26.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	36	56.3%
High school	11	17.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 26.9%

Public administration 26.9%

Transportation & utilities 23.1%

Retail trade 11.5%

Education & healthcare 11.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.5%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	36.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	26.9%
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)	23.4

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.2%
Retirement income	66.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	25.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	72.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	208	92.4%
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)	225	100.0%
Born in same state	225	100.0%
Born in different state	207	92.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	9.8%
French	22	9.8%
Arab	13	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	3.1%
Polish	6	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12811

What city is ZIP code 12811 in?

ZIP code 12811 is primarily assigned to Bakers Mills, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12811 in?

ZIP code 12811 falls within Warren County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12811 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 12811 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12811 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 12811 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12811 have a large veteran population?

26% of civilians in ZIP code 12811 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12811?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 12811 in?

ZIP code 12811 observes the EST timezone.