12863 ZIP Code — Rock City Falls, NY

Saratoga County, New York

ZIP code 12863 is located in Rock City Falls, New York, within Saratoga County. It covers approximately 3.80 square miles and serves a population of 883 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12863

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 $270,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,778. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12863 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

883

population

3.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12863 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12863

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rock City Falls	Acceptable
Rock City Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12850 Middle Grove (3.6 mi) 12020 Ballston Spa (4.9 mi) 12074 Galway (5.9 mi) 12859 Porter Corners (7.6 mi) 12833 Greenfield Center (7.7 mi) 12019 Ballston Lake (8.7 mi) 12866 Saratoga Springs (8.8 mi) 12027 Burnt Hills (9.4 mi) 12086 Hagaman (10.4 mi) 12025 Broadalbin (10.9 mi) 12151 Round Lake (12 mi) 12302 Schenectady (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	883
Population density	232 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	3.80 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.0600
Longitude	-73.9285
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	27.0%	27.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	32.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	10.3%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

883

Population

232

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$87,778

Median household income

$30,835

Per capita income

$270,700

Median home value

$893

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

255

Housing units

32.4%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	275	31.1%
18 and over	608	68.9%
65 and over	102	11.6%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	883	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.0%	27.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	32.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	10.3%	11.5%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	13.5%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$87,778

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 36.0%

$300k–$500k 33.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$270,700
Median rent / month	$893
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	2.5%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	5.3%
2010–2019	21.6%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.4%
Electricity	11.5%
Propane / LP gas	44.6%
Fuel oil	34.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	97	31.1%
Female householder, no spouse	43	13.8%
Households with children under 18	151	48.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	27.9%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	48.6%
Married	56.9%	51.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	16.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	25	8.2%
Elementary school	217	70.9%
High school	21	6.9%
College / grad school	43	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.7%

Education & healthcare 13.9%

Finance & real estate 12.5%

Public administration 12.5%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Professional & management 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Other services 5.6%

Construction 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	29.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	4.8%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	26.9%
Cash public assistance	19.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	17.5%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	871	98.6%
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)	883	100.0%
Born in same state	883	100.0%
Born in different state	742	84.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	152	17.2%
Italian	142	16.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	84	9.5%
Polish	46	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12863

What city is ZIP code 12863 in?

ZIP code 12863 is primarily assigned to Rock City Falls, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12863 in?

ZIP code 12863 falls within Saratoga County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12863 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 12863 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 12863 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 12863 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12863?

ZIP code 12863 has an estimated population of 883 residents, with a density of 232 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12863?

The median household income in ZIP code 12863 is $87,778, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12863 in?

ZIP code 12863 observes the EST timezone.