12850 ZIP Code — Middle Grove, NY

Saratoga County, New York

ZIP code 12850 is located in Middle Grove, New York, within Saratoga County. It covers approximately 40.72 square miles and serves a population of 2,729 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12850

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $264,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,434. 33% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 12850 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,729

population

40.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12850 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12850

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12850. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Middle Grove	Acceptable
Middle Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12863 Rock City Falls (3.6 mi) 12074 Galway (5.2 mi) 12859 Porter Corners (5.5 mi) 12833 Greenfield Center (7.2 mi) 12025 Broadalbin (8.4 mi) 12020 Ballston Spa (8.5 mi) 12086 Hagaman (10.3 mi) 12822 Corinth (11.3 mi) 12866 Saratoga Springs (11.6 mi) 12019 Ballston Lake (11.9 mi) 12027 Burnt Hills (12.5 mi) 12117 Mayfield (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,729
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	40.72 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	43.1004
Longitude	-73.9727
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	28.0%	27.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	31.5%	32.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.9%	10.3%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,729

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$95,434

Median household income

$41,781

Per capita income

$264,300

Median home value

$1,320

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,186

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

157

25–34

130

157

35–44

130

240

45–54

199

168

55–59

139

60–64

211

65–74

176

102

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	521	19.1%
18 and over	2,208	80.9%
65 and over	573	21.0%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Black or African American 2.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,632	95.9%
Black or African American	62	2.3%
Two or more races	35	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.0%	27.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	31.5%	32.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.9%	10.3%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k+ 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	21.0%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	17.4%
$200k+	11.3%
Median income	$95,434

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 30.3%

$300k–$500k 27.2%

$500k–$1M 9.4%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$264,300
Median rent / month	$1,320
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	23.2%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	52.4%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	29.0%
Fuel oil	45.6%
Wood	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	707	67.9%
Cohabiting couple	64	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	123	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	147	14.1%
Households with children under 18	395	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	385	37.0%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	18.5%
Married	59.7%	66.3%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.5%	6.8%
Divorced	3.8%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.9%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	5.2%
Kindergarten	5	0.9%
Elementary school	197	36.5%
High school	210	39.0%
College / grad school	99	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 10.5%

Public administration 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	20.9%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.4%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 8.4%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 13.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	38.7%
Supplemental Security	14.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	22.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	335	15.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	47.3%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,626	96.2%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,696	98.8%
Born in same state	2,688	98.5%
Born in different state	2,086	76.4%
Foreign born	8	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	33	1.2%
Not a US citizen	28	84.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	634	23.2%
French	360	13.2%
Arab	163	6%
German	85	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	1.2%
Polish	23	0.8%
Irish	19	0.7%
Norwegian	17	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12850

What city is ZIP code 12850 in?

ZIP code 12850 is primarily assigned to Middle Grove, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12850 in?

ZIP code 12850 falls within Saratoga County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12850 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 12850 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12850 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 12850 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 12850?

ZIP code 12850 has an estimated population of 2,729 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12850?

The median household income in ZIP code 12850 is $95,434, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12850 in?

ZIP code 12850 observes the EST timezone.