12853 ZIP Code — North Creek, NY

Warren County, New York

ZIP code 12853 is located in North Creek, New York, within Warren County. It covers approximately 79.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,379 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12853

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($51,824) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, 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 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12853 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,379

population

79.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Creek	Acceptable
North Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12886 Wevertown (2.8 mi) 12860 Pottersville (6.6 mi) 12817 Chestertown (6.9 mi) 12843 Johnsburg (8.5 mi) 12851 Minerva (9.7 mi) 12808 Adirondack (10.6 mi) 12885 Warrensburg (11.9 mi) 12815 Brant Lake (12 mi) 12857 Olmstedville (13.5 mi) 12870 Schroon Lake (14.3 mi) 12810 Athol (14.7 mi) 12842 Indian Lake (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,379
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	79.91 sq mi
Water area	1.32 sq mi
Latitude	43.6891
Longitude	-73.9412
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	54.2%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	6.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,379

Population

People per sq mi

57.4

Median age

$51,824

Median household income

$33,176

Per capita income

$185,800

Median home value

$1,006

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

799

Housing units

23.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

123

65–74

187

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	303	22.0%
18 and over	1,076	78.0%
65 and over	511	37.1%
Median age	57.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Asian 5.4%

Two or more races 1.7%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,271	92.2%
Asian	74	5.4%
Two or more races	23	1.7%
Black or African American	11	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	6.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 11.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	11.9%
Median income	$51,824

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 26.2%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 22.6%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,800
Median rent / month	$1,006
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	37.8%
Single-family detached	67.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.3%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.1%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.9%
Electricity	9.2%
Propane / LP gas	24.4%
Fuel oil	44.6%
Wood	10.2%
Solar	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	261	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	97	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	207	35.8%
Households with children under 18	98	17.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	303	52.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	13.5%
Married	52.8%	49.7%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	16.5%	10.3%
Divorced	9.2%	26.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	21	7.4%
Elementary school	214	75.9%
High school	17	6.0%
College / grad school	30	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Retail trade 15.4%

Professional & management 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Public administration 7.7%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Construction 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	31.0%
Sales & office	30.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	4.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	25.6%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.2%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	7.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.9%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	69.9%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,330	96.4%
Spanish	32	2.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	2.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,334	96.7%
Born in same state	1,325	96.1%
Born in different state	1,161	84.2%
Foreign born	9	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	45	3.3%
Not a US citizen	42	93.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	388	28.1%
French	177	12.8%
Arab	107	7.8%
English	55	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	18	1.3%
Dutch	4	0.3%
German	3	0.2%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12853

What city is ZIP code 12853 in?

ZIP code 12853 is primarily assigned to North Creek, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12853 in?

ZIP code 12853 falls within Warren County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12853 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 12853 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12853 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 12853 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12853?

The median home value in ZIP code 12853 is $185,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 12853?

ZIP code 12853 has an estimated population of 1,379 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12853 in?

ZIP code 12853 observes the EST timezone.