12801 ZIP Code — Glens Falls, NY
Warren County, New York
ZIP code 12801 is located in Glens Falls, New York, within Warren County. It covers approximately 3.77 square miles and serves a population of 14,754 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
About ZIP code 12801
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $64,665.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
14,754
population
3.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12801 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12801
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Glens Falls | Acceptable |
| Glens Falls | Acceptable |
| Glens Falls | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12803 South Glens Falls (1.7 mi)
12804 Queensbury (4.3 mi)
12839 Hudson Falls (5.2 mi)
12828 Fort Edward (5.3 mi)
12831 Gansevoort (8.2 mi)
12846 Lake Luzerne (8.6 mi)
12845 Lake George (8.9 mi)
12809 Argyle (9.9 mi)
12827 Fort Ann (11.8 mi)
12838 Hartford (12 mi)
12844 Kattskill Bay (12.6 mi)
12822 Corinth (12.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,754 |
| Population density | 3,914 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 113 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.3082 |
| Longitude | -73.6409 |
| 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 | 47.2% | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 30.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 25.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 6.0% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
14,754
Population
3,914
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$64,665
Median household income
$36,024
Per capita income
$180,800
Median home value
$1,022
Median monthly rent
50.8%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
3,937
Housing units
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
403
Under 5
390
461
5–9
446
424
10–14
410
305
15–19
295
665
20–24
643
1,223
25–34
1,182
909
35–44
880
907
45–54
877
577
55–59
558
482
60–64
466
693
65–74
671
305
75–84
294
146
85+
142
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,957 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 11,797 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,251 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.4%
Two or more races
5%
Black or African American
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Asian
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,422 | 89.4% |
| Two or more races | 757 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 475 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 264 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.2% | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.4% | 30.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 25.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 6.0% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $64,665 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$50k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
23.4%
$150k–$200k
29.4%
$200k–$300k
30.2%
$300k–$500k
5.8%
$500k–$1M
4.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,022 |
| Owner occupied | 50.8% |
| Renter occupied | 49.2% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 47.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 55.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% |
| 3 or more | 10.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.8% |
| Electricity | 20.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 2.5% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,448 | 36.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 940 | 14.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,568 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,724 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,622 | 24.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,707 | 25.6% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.4% | 34.9% |
| Married | 43.0% | 40.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 15.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.7%
HS graduate
29.3%
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 93 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 148 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,470 | 48.6% |
| High school | 520 | 17.2% |
| College / grad school | 793 | 26.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.6%
Retail trade
11.6%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Professional & management
8.4%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Construction
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Public administration
4.8%
Other services
3.3%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
0.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.1% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 18.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 5.5% |
| Other means | 4.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
11.7%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
14.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.8% |
| Retirement income | 22.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 62.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 752 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 14.8% |
| 65 and over | 37.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.0% |
| Public insurance | 40.4% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,961 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 120 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 78 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,207 | 96.3% |
| Born in same state | 14,123 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 11,187 | 75.8% |
| Foreign born | 84 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 547 | 3.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 208 | 38.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,063 | 20.8% |
| French | 2,031 | 13.8% |
| Arab | 745 | 5% |
| German | 450 | 3.1% |
| English | 392 | 2.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 86 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 82 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 62 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.3% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12801
What city is ZIP code 12801 in?
ZIP code 12801 is primarily assigned to Glens Falls, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12801 in?
ZIP code 12801 falls within Warren County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12801?
The median home value in ZIP code 12801 is $180,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 12801?
ZIP code 12801 has an estimated population of 14,754 residents, with a density of 3,911 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12801?
The median household income in ZIP code 12801 is $64,665, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12801 in?
ZIP code 12801 observes the EST timezone.