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Washington County
Hartford, NY
12838
12838 ZIP Code — Hartford, NY
Washington County, New York
ZIP code 12838 is located in
Hartford ,
New York ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 5.44 square miles and serves a population of
721 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 518 .
About ZIP code 12838
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 $165,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $65,688. 47% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 12838 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
721
Population density
133 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
115
Geography
Land area
5.44 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
43.3362
Longitude
-73.4047
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
518
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.0%
40.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
48.0%
35.4%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
15.0%
21.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.0%
2.9%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$65,688
Median household income
$165,200
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 133 18.4% 18 and over 588 81.6% 65 and over 147 20.4% Median age 46.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 693 93% Two or more races 28 3.8% Hispanic or Latino 24 3.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.0%
40.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
48.0%
35.4%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
15.0%
21.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.0%
2.9%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.7% $15k–$25k 1.3% $25k–$35k 3.3% $35k–$50k 10.6% $50k–$75k 45.8% $75k–$100k 12.0% $100k–$150k 13.6% $150k–$200k 9.6% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $65,688
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $165,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 80.1% Renter occupied 19.9% Vacant 6.5% Single-family detached 75.2% Large apartment buildings 8.1% Mobile homes 1.9% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.56
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 14.3% 2000–2009 10.9% 1990–1999 9.9% 1980–1989 17.1% 1970–1979 7.1% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 37.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.4% 1 bedroom 13.4% 2 bedrooms 31.7% 3 bedrooms 29.5% 4 bedrooms 18.6% 5+ bedrooms 3.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.3% 1 vehicle 19.9% 2 vehicles 47.2% 3 or more 21.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 13.0% Propane / LP gas 20.3% Fuel oil 46.8% Wood 19.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 165 54.8% Cohabiting couple 29 9.6% Male householder, no spouse 69 22.9% Female householder, no spouse 38 12.6% Households with children under 18 70 23.3% Households with seniors (65+) 109 36.2% Average household size 2.40
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.5% 17.7% Married 64.2% 65.5% Separated 1.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.6% 7.5% Divorced 9.8% 9.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.7%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.5% Bachelor's or higher 17.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 49 40.8% High school 61 50.8% College / grad school 10 8.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Agriculture & mining
16.9%
Professional & management
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Public administration
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.5% Service 10.5% Sales & office 15.1% Natural resources & construction 11.7% Production & transportation 21.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.7% Government 22.2% Self-employed 6.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.4% Carpool 3.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 22.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
83.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.5% Retirement income 26.2% Supplemental Security 1.3% Cash public assistance 4.3% Food stamps / SNAP 5.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.6% High blood pressure 30.2% High cholesterol 31.7% Diabetes 8.8% Heart disease 6.0% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 25.3% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.3% Binge drinking 17.9% No physical activity 23.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 12.4% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 10.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.3% Visited dentist 65.3% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 65 11.1%
Disability % Any disability 14.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.3% 65 and over 42.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.5% Public insurance 43.6% No insurance 4.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 684 94.9% 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) 695 96.4% Born in same state 695 96.4% Born in different state 589 81.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 26 3.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 234 32.5% French 162 22.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 76 10.5% German 9 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.7% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12838
What city is ZIP code 12838 in?
ZIP code 12838 is primarily assigned to Hartford, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12838 in?
ZIP code 12838 falls within Washington County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12838 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 12838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 12838 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 12838 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 12838 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 12838 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12838?
The median home value in ZIP code 12838 is $165,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 12838 in?
ZIP code 12838 observes the EST timezone.
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