14812 ZIP Code — Beaver Dams, NY

Schuyler County, New York

ZIP code 14812 is located in Beaver Dams, New York, within Schuyler County. It covers approximately 76.43 square miles and serves a population of 3,286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14812

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 $118,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,854. 36% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 14812 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,286

population

76.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14812 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14812

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14812. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beaver Dams	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14891 Watkins Glen (4.9 mi) 14864 Millport (6.7 mi) 14872 Pine Valley (7.5 mi) 14865 Montour Falls (7.5 mi) 14845 Horseheads (9.2 mi) 14814 Big Flats (9.6 mi) 14878 Rock Stream (10.9 mi) 14830 Corning (11.3 mi) 14879 Savona (11.3 mi) 14831 Corning (11.4 mi) 14870 Painted Post (11.8 mi) 14869 Odessa (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,286
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	76.43 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	42.2966
Longitude	-76.9739
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	607

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	47.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	31.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	18.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,286

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$63,854

Median household income

$34,449

Per capita income

$118,800

Median home value

$957

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,220

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

129

10–14

111

107

15–19

133

20–24

115

175

25–34

151

216

35–44

188

261

45–54

227

168

55–59

145

144

60–64

124

202

65–74

176

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	643	19.6%
18 and over	2,643	80.4%
65 and over	539	16.4%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,090	91.3%
Two or more races	127	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	99	2.9%
Other race	40	1.2%
Asian	14	0.4%
Black or African American	10	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	47.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	31.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	18.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$63,854

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,800
Median rent / month	$957
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	16.9%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	22.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.1%
Electricity	3.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.5%
Fuel oil	14.0%
Wood	19.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	653	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	99	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	291	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	242	18.8%
Households with children under 18	396	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	429	33.4%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	21.3%
Married	48.5%	51.9%
Separated	2.8%	1.6%
Widowed	1.8%	8.8%
Divorced	11.1%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 19.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	5.5%
Kindergarten	59	8.4%
Elementary school	278	39.4%
High school	207	29.4%
College / grad school	122	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Professional & management 12.7%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Construction 9.7%

Retail trade 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Public administration 5.0%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Information 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 15.5%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 10.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	36.4%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	221	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,182	96.8%
Spanish	19	0.6%
Other Indo-European	12	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,237	98.5%
Born in same state	3,237	98.5%
Born in different state	2,686	81.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	49	1.5%
Not a US citizen	13	26.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	525	16%
Arab	343	10.4%
French	280	8.5%
English	101	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	19	0.6%
German	17	0.5%
Polish	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14812

What city is ZIP code 14812 in?

ZIP code 14812 is primarily assigned to Beaver Dams, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14812 in?

ZIP code 14812 falls within Schuyler County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14812 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 14812 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 14812?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 14812 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 14812 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14812?

The median home value in ZIP code 14812 is $118,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 14812 in?

ZIP code 14812 observes the EST timezone.