12856 ZIP Code — North River, NY

Warren County, New York

ZIP code 12856 is located in North River, New York, within Warren County. It covers approximately 64.22 square miles and serves a population of 313 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12856

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 $234,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $56,141. 40% 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 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 49% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 12856 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

313

population

64.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12856 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12856

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12856. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North River	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	313
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	64.22 sq mi
Water area	1.07 sq mi
Latitude	43.6327
Longitude	-74.1309
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	66.0%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

313

Population

People per sq mi

29.6

Median age

$56,141

Median household income

$38,476

Per capita income

$234,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

56.5%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

256

Housing units

69.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	10.9%
18 and over	279	89.1%
65 and over	78	24.9%
Median age	29.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	313	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.0%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 44.1%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	44.1%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
Median income	$56,141

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 35.0%

$300k–$500k 22.0%

$500k–$1M 11.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$234,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	56.5%
Renter occupied	43.5%
Vacant	46.8%
Single-family detached	95.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	54.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	27.6%
4 bedrooms	32.1%
5+ bedrooms	13.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	15.8%
2 vehicles	67.8%
3 or more	4.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.0%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Fuel oil	68.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	25	14.1%
Cohabiting couple	25	14.1%
Male householder, no spouse	28	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	99	55.9%
Households with children under 18	8	4.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	36.7%
Average household size	1.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.0%	67.3%
Married	28.3%	12.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.0%	12.8%
Divorced	9.8%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 9.3%

Some college, no degree 9.7%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 29.4%

Graduate / professional 39.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	69.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	73.5%
High school	9	26.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 56.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 26.1%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	67.6%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	44.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	49.3%
Other means	6.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.0%
Public insurance	78.0%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	313	100.0%
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)	304	97.1%
Born in same state	288	92.0%
Born in different state	245	78.3%
Foreign born	16	5.1%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.9%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	64	20.4%
Italian	45	14.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	37	11.8%
Polish	18	5.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.5%
Internet access	81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12856

What city is ZIP code 12856 in?

ZIP code 12856 is primarily assigned to North River, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12856 in?

ZIP code 12856 falls within Warren County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12856?

69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 12856 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 12856 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12856 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 12856 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 12856?

ZIP code 12856 has an estimated population of 313 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12856 in?

ZIP code 12856 observes the EST timezone.