12859 ZIP Code — Porter Corners, NY

Saratoga County, New York

ZIP code 12859 is located in Porter Corners, New York, within Saratoga County. It covers approximately 19.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,855 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12859

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $330,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,369. 35% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12859 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,855

population

19.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12859 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12859

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12859. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Porter Corners	Acceptable
Porter Corners	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12833 Greenfield Center (3.5 mi) 12850 Middle Grove (5.5 mi) 12822 Corinth (5.8 mi) 12863 Rock City Falls (7.6 mi) 12835 Hadley (9.8 mi) 12074 Galway (10.7 mi) 12846 Lake Luzerne (11.4 mi) 12866 Saratoga Springs (11.7 mi) 12020 Ballston Spa (11.7 mi) 12831 Gansevoort (11.9 mi) 12025 Broadalbin (12.2 mi) 12086 Hagaman (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,855
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	19.90 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	43.1697
Longitude	-73.9179
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	21.3%	27.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	45.1%	32.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.7%	10.3%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,855

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$101,369

Median household income

$38,688

Per capita income

$330,100

Median home value

$1,343

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

680

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

110

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

185

35–44

148

170

45–54

135

55–59

60–64

127

65–74

102

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	543	29.3%
18 and over	1,312	70.7%
65 and over	301	16.2%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 2%

Other race 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,728	89.7%
Hispanic or Latino	72	3.7%
Two or more races	49	2.5%
Black or African American	39	2%
Other race	39	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.3%	27.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	45.1%	32.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.7%	10.3%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	28.6%
$150k–$200k	14.8%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$101,369

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 57.6%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$330,100
Median rent / month	$1,343
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	25.9%
1990–1999	34.0%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	26.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	5.9%
Propane / LP gas	44.7%
Fuel oil	26.0%
Wood	19.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	371	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	75	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	157	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	79	11.6%
Households with children under 18	263	38.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	33.7%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	28.4%
Married	54.9%	54.7%
Separated	2.1%	1.5%
Widowed	0.0%	6.8%
Divorced	11.1%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 15.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	7.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	265	49.7%
High school	184	34.5%
College / grad school	44	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.0%

Construction 12.3%

Public administration 10.0%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Other services 6.4%

Professional & management 6.1%

Retail trade 6.0%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.0%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 14.5%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.5%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	21.0%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	26.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,733	93.4%
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)	1,839	99.1%
Born in same state	1,839	99.1%
Born in different state	1,570	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	321	17.3%
Arab	182	9.8%
French	83	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	53	2.9%
English	16	0.9%
Norwegian	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12859

What city is ZIP code 12859 in?

ZIP code 12859 is primarily assigned to Porter Corners, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12859 in?

ZIP code 12859 falls within Saratoga County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12859 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 12859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12859?

The median home value in ZIP code 12859 is $330,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 12859?

ZIP code 12859 has an estimated population of 1,855 residents, with a density of 93 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12859?

The median household income in ZIP code 12859 is $101,369, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12859 in?

ZIP code 12859 observes the EST timezone.