12843 ZIP Code — Johnsburg, NY

Warren County, New York

ZIP code 12843 is located in Johnsburg, New York, within Warren County. It covers approximately 32.30 square miles and serves a population of 678 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12843

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,655. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

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.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 12843 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

678

population

32.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Johnsburg	Acceptable
Johnsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12886 Wevertown (7.4 mi) 12853 North Creek (8.5 mi) 12810 Athol (11.8 mi) 12885 Warrensburg (11.9 mi) 12878 Stony Creek (11.9 mi) 12817 Chestertown (12.1 mi) 12842 Indian Lake (14.3 mi) 12190 Wells (14.5 mi) 12860 Pottersville (14.7 mi) 12851 Minerva (15.3 mi) 12164 Speculator (15.6 mi) 12857 Olmstedville (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	678
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	32.30 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	43.5990
Longitude	-74.0581
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	58.3%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	6.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

678

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$64,655

Median household income

$36,724

Per capita income

$166,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.1%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

464

Housing units

19.7%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	153	22.6%
18 and over	525	77.4%
65 and over	86	12.7%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	663	97.1%
Black or African American	10	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.7%
Two or more races	5	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.3%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	6.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 37.7%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 15.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	37.7%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	15.8%
Median income	$64,655

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 18.7%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.1%
Renter occupied	3.9%
Vacant	40.2%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	26.1%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	60.9%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	2.1%
Propane / LP gas	24.3%
Fuel oil	43.7%
Wood	28.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	160	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	25	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	88	31.0%
Female householder, no spouse	11	3.9%
Households with children under 18	80	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	18.3%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	2.0%
Married	50.6%	79.8%
Separated	1.9%	1.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.4%
Divorced	20.5%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	8.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	130	75.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	27	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Construction 21.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.7%

Professional & management 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Public administration 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Retail trade 3.5%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	26.1%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.5%
Government	29.6%
Self-employed	18.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.0%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	25.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	655	96.6%
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)	678	100.0%
Born in same state	678	100.0%
Born in different state	643	94.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	118	17.4%
French	103	15.2%
English	45	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	33	4.9%
Arab	19	2.8%
Irish	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12843

What city is ZIP code 12843 in?

ZIP code 12843 is primarily assigned to Johnsburg, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12843 in?

ZIP code 12843 falls within Warren County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12843 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 12843 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12843 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 12843 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12843?

The median home value in ZIP code 12843 is $166,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 12843?

ZIP code 12843 has an estimated population of 678 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12843 in?

ZIP code 12843 observes the EST timezone.