12834 ZIP Code — Greenwich, NY

Washington County, New York

ZIP code 12834 is located in Greenwich, New York, within Washington County. It covers approximately 84.58 square miles and serves a population of 6,261 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12834

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 $226,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,050. 42% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12834 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,261

population

84.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenwich	Acceptable
Greenwich	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12816 Cambridge (5.1 mi) 12871 Schuylerville (6.2 mi) 12823 Cossayuna (7.7 mi) 12873 Shushan (9.1 mi) 12170 Stillwater (10.3 mi) 12057 Eagle Bridge (10.6 mi) 12809 Argyle (10.6 mi) 12865 Salem (11.5 mi) 12828 Fort Edward (11.6 mi) 12154 Schaghticoke (11.8 mi) 12831 Gansevoort (11.9 mi) 12185 Valley Falls (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,261
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	84.58 sq mi
Water area	0.94 sq mi
Latitude	43.0891
Longitude	-73.4948
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	30.9%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	2.9%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

6,261

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$85,050

Median household income

$41,037

Per capita income

$226,800

Median home value

$1,088

Median monthly rent

79.3%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

2,194

Housing units

31.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

147

Under 5

134

190

5–9

173

163

10–14

148

134

15–19

122

246

20–24

224

351

25–34

321

455

35–44

415

417

45–54

381

180

55–59

164

282

60–64

257

410

65–74

375

211

75–84

193

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,113	17.8%
18 and over	5,148	82.2%
65 and over	1,357	21.7%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Two or more races 2.5%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 1.3%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,867	90.3%
Hispanic or Latino	236	3.6%
Two or more races	160	2.5%
Other race	114	1.8%
Asian	84	1.3%
Black or African American	35	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.9%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	2.9%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	21.1%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$85,050

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 38.3%

$300k–$500k 22.4%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,800
Median rent / month	$1,088
Owner occupied	79.3%
Renter occupied	20.7%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	48.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.1%
Electricity	14.9%
Propane / LP gas	20.9%
Fuel oil	52.7%
Wood	5.0%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,388	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	215	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	316	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	578	23.1%
Households with children under 18	570	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	934	37.4%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.8%	18.6%
Married	51.4%	55.5%
Separated	1.1%	4.7%
Widowed	1.9%	9.0%
Divorced	7.7%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	31.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	2.7%
Kindergarten	66	6.0%
Elementary school	540	49.5%
High school	201	18.4%
College / grad school	255	23.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Construction 12.1%

Retail trade 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Professional & management 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Public administration 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	471	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.4%
Public insurance	46.3%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,980	95.5%
Spanish	74	1.2%
Other Indo-European	11	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.4%
Other languages	39	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,039	96.5%
Born in same state	5,978	95.5%
Born in different state	4,944	79.0%
Foreign born	61	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	222	3.5%
Not a US citizen	179	80.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,539	24.6%
French	1,015	16.2%
Arab	481	7.7%
English	259	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	111	1.8%
Polish	47	0.8%
Dutch	34	0.5%
Norwegian	18	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12834

What city is ZIP code 12834 in?

ZIP code 12834 is primarily assigned to Greenwich, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12834 in?

ZIP code 12834 falls within Washington County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12834 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 12834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12834 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 12834 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 12834?

ZIP code 12834 has an estimated population of 6,261 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12834?

The median household income in ZIP code 12834 is $85,050, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12834 in?

ZIP code 12834 observes the EST timezone.