12819 ZIP Code — Clemons, NY

Washington County, New York

ZIP code 12819 is located in Clemons, New York, within Washington County. It covers approximately 21.15 square miles and serves a population of 286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12819

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 $145,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,766. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 12819 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

286

population

21.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12819 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12819

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12819. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clemons	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12887 Whitehall (6.1 mi) 12814 Bolton Landing (6.7 mi) 12874 Silver Bay (6.7 mi) 12836 Hague (8.4 mi) 12844 Kattskill Bay (9.9 mi) 12824 Diamond Point (10 mi) 05743 Fair Haven (10.2 mi) 12854 North Granville (10.4 mi) 12827 Fort Ann (10.9 mi) 12861 Putnam Station (11.2 mi) 12821 Comstock (11.3 mi) 12815 Brant Lake (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	286
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	21.15 sq mi
Water area	1.20 sq mi
Latitude	43.6020
Longitude	-73.4984
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518/838

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.7%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.2%	2.9%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

286

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$59,766

Median household income

$32,625

Per capita income

$145,200

Median home value

$1,071

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

11.3%

Unemployment

179

Housing units

10.0%

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	45	15.7%
18 and over	241	84.3%
65 and over	55	19.2%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	266	92.4%
Two or more races	20	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.7%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.2%	2.9%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	26.1%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$59,766

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 35.3%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,200
Median rent / month	$1,071
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	45.9%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	42.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	36.6%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	30.6%
Fuel oil	43.2%
Wood	10.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	16	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	29	26.1%
Households with children under 18	25	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	38.7%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	32.1%
Married	51.2%	49.3%
Separated	0.0%	9.0%
Widowed	1.7%	4.5%
Divorced	14.0%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 57.0%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 1.5%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	35.5%
High school	14	22.6%
College / grad school	24	38.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Retail trade 12.0%

Public administration 9.2%

Construction 8.5%

Other services 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Professional & management 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	33.8%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	23.9%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	21.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	36.0%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	27.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.9%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	279	97.6%
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)	284	99.3%
Born in same state	284	99.3%
Born in different state	242	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.7%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	52	18.2%
Arab	45	15.7%
French	32	11.2%
German	8	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	1.4%
Irish	3	1%
Norwegian	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12819

What city is ZIP code 12819 in?

ZIP code 12819 is primarily assigned to Clemons, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12819 in?

ZIP code 12819 falls within Washington County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12819?

10% 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 12819 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 12819 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12819?

The median home value in ZIP code 12819 is $145,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 12819?

ZIP code 12819 has an estimated population of 286 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12819 in?

ZIP code 12819 observes the EST timezone.