12836 ZIP Code — Hague, NY

Warren County, New York

ZIP code 12836 is located in Hague, New York, within Warren County. It covers approximately 43.54 square miles and serves a population of 461 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12836

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 $311,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($84,722) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 74% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 12836 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

461

population

43.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hague	Acceptable
Hague	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12874 Silver Bay (2 mi) 12861 Putnam Station (6.5 mi) 12815 Brant Lake (8.3 mi) 12819 Clemons (8.4 mi) 12814 Bolton Landing (9.2 mi) 12883 Ticonderoga (9.3 mi) 12808 Adirondack (10.4 mi) 05743 Fair Haven (12.5 mi) 12887 Whitehall (12.7 mi) 05760 Orwell (12.8 mi) 12858 Paradox (13.5 mi) 12860 Pottersville (14 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	461
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	43.54 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	43.7197
Longitude	-73.5384
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518/838

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

461

Population

People per sq mi

63.8

Median age

$84,722

Median household income

$62,851

Per capita income

$311,500

Median home value

$980

Median monthly rent

95.1%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

720

Housing units

30.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	13	2.8%
18 and over	448	97.2%
65 and over	218	47.3%
Median age	63.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	441	93.6%
Two or more races	17	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.0%	11.5%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 10.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	27.4%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	10.9%
Median income	$84,722

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 31.2%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 30.0%

$1M+ 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$311,500
Median rent / month	$980
Owner occupied	95.1%
Renter occupied	4.9%
Vacant	63.7%
Single-family detached	96.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	27.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.9%
Propane / LP gas	38.7%
Fuel oil	19.2%
Wood	23.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	51	19.2%
Male householder, no spouse	36	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	57	21.4%
Households with children under 18	7	2.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	54.1%
Average household size	1.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.9%	27.8%
Married	52.4%	54.3%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	12.6%
Divorced	32.4%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	30.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	13.0%
Elementary school	8	34.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	12	52.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 22.0%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Public administration 12.0%

Retail trade 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Other services 8.7%

Education & healthcare 8.0%

Construction 7.3%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	30.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.1

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.7%
Retirement income	60.5%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.9%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	16.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	74.6%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	459	99.6%
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)	452	98.0%
Born in same state	450	97.6%
Born in different state	208	45.1%
Foreign born	2	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.0%
Not a US citizen	5	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	112	24.3%
Italian	95	20.6%
Arab	14	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	2.6%
English	4	0.9%
Polish	4	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.7%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12836

What city is ZIP code 12836 in?

ZIP code 12836 is primarily assigned to Hague, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12836 in?

ZIP code 12836 falls within Warren County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12836 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 12836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12836 have an older population?

47% of residents in ZIP code 12836 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 12836 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 12836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12836 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 12836 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 12836 in?

ZIP code 12836 observes the EST timezone.