12860 ZIP Code — Pottersville, NY

Warren County, New York

ZIP code 12860 is located in Pottersville, New York, within Warren County. It covers approximately 11.65 square miles and serves a population of 364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12860

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 12860 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

364

population

11.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12860 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12860

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12860. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pottersville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12808 Adirondack (4 mi) 12815 Brant Lake (5.7 mi) 12817 Chestertown (6 mi) 12853 North Creek (6.6 mi) 12886 Wevertown (7.4 mi) 12870 Schroon Lake (9.4 mi) 12851 Minerva (11.8 mi) 12814 Bolton Landing (12.4 mi) 12885 Warrensburg (13.2 mi) 12858 Paradox (13.3 mi) 12874 Silver Bay (13.6 mi) 12836 Hague (14 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	364
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	11.65 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	43.7246
Longitude	-73.8196
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	31.6%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

364

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$59,375

Median household income

$39,315

Per capita income

$221,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment

280

Housing units

19.0%

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	64	17.6%
18 and over	300	82.4%
65 and over	70	19.2%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%

Two or more races 14.2%

Asian 1.4%

Black or African American 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	304	83.1%
Two or more races	52	14.2%
Asian	5	1.4%
Black or African American	3	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.6%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	45.8%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.0%	11.5%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 24.0%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 13.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	24.0%
$100k–$150k	2.0%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	13.3%
Median income	$59,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 38.4%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	48.6%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	34.9%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	21.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	45.9%
3 bedrooms	30.1%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	36.7%
Fuel oil	48.7%
Wood	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	43.3%
Cohabiting couple	37	24.7%
Male householder, no spouse	22	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	26	17.3%
Households with children under 18	28	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	26.7%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.0%	26.8%
Married	37.3%	44.2%
Separated	0.0%	8.7%
Widowed	1.8%	10.1%
Divorced	4.8%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 18.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	33.3%
Kindergarten	7	13.7%
Elementary school	18	35.3%
High school	4	7.8%
College / grad school	5	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 22.5%

Construction 18.5%

Retail trade 17.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Education & healthcare 9.8%

Information 4.6%

Professional & management 4.0%

Other services 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.3%
Government	27.2%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 43.8%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 41.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.8%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	3.5%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	329	90.4%
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)	364	100.0%
Born in same state	364	100.0%
Born in different state	323	88.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	102	28%
French	61	16.8%
German	15	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	1.1%
Polish	4	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12860

What city is ZIP code 12860 in?

ZIP code 12860 is primarily assigned to Pottersville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12860 in?

ZIP code 12860 falls within Warren County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12860 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 12860 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 12860?

ZIP code 12860 has an estimated population of 364 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12860?

The median household income in ZIP code 12860 is $59,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12860?

The median home value in ZIP code 12860 is $221,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 12860 in?

ZIP code 12860 observes the EST timezone.