12857 ZIP Code — Olmstedville, NY

Essex County, New York

ZIP code 12857 is located in Olmstedville, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 68.38 square miles and serves a population of 738 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12857

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 $216,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,519. 63% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12857 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

738

population

68.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12857 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12857

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12857. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Olmstedville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12851 Minerva (4.4 mi) 12852 Newcomb (10.3 mi) 12842 Indian Lake (10.5 mi) 12853 North Creek (13.5 mi) 12879 Newcomb (14.1 mi) 12870 Schroon Lake (15.9 mi) 12886 Wevertown (16.2 mi) 12860 Pottersville (16.2 mi) 12812 Blue Mountain Lake (16.5 mi) 12843 Johnsburg (17.5 mi) 12855 North Hudson (17.6 mi) 12808 Adirondack (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	738
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	68.38 sq mi
Water area	1.05 sq mi
Latitude	43.8506
Longitude	-74.0940
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

738

Population

People per sq mi

58.8

Median age

$64,519

Median household income

$34,684

Per capita income

$216,300

Median home value

$875

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

569

Housing units

29.6%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	95	12.9%
18 and over	643	87.1%
65 and over	272	36.9%
Median age	58.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	721	96.5%
Two or more races	12	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1.2%
Asian	4	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 27.9%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	27.9%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$64,519

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 29.5%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,300
Median rent / month	$875
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	48.3%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	23.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	9.5%
Propane / LP gas	25.8%
Fuel oil	44.5%
Wood	16.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	60.4%
Cohabiting couple	16	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	61	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	52	16.0%
Households with children under 18	51	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	179	54.9%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	11.5%
Married	62.6%	64.8%
Separated	2.5%	2.2%
Widowed	7.3%	7.2%
Divorced	9.5%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 17.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	29.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	27	27.8%
High school	51	52.6%
College / grad school	15	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.5%

Other services 12.8%

Construction 12.1%

Retail trade 8.1%

Public administration 5.7%

Professional & management 4.4%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Information 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	24.5%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.1%
Government	22.8%
Self-employed	16.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.1%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	9.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 19.3%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.9%
Retirement income	43.6%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	12.6%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	62.1%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	722	97.8%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	732	99.2%
Born in same state	732	99.2%
Born in different state	565	76.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.8%
Not a US citizen	4	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	253	34.3%
French	166	22.5%
German	12	1.6%
English	12	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	9	1.2%
Arab	9	1.2%
Dutch	6	0.8%
Norwegian	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12857

What city is ZIP code 12857 in?

ZIP code 12857 is primarily assigned to Olmstedville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12857 in?

ZIP code 12857 falls within Essex County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12857 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 12857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12857 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 12857 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 12857 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 12857 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12857 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 12857 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 12857 in?

ZIP code 12857 observes the EST timezone.