12865 ZIP Code — Salem, NY

Washington County, New York

ZIP code 12865 is located in Salem, New York, within Washington County. It covers approximately 72.27 square miles and serves a population of 3,448 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12865

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 $156,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,500. 38% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12865 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,448

population

72.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12865 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12865

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salem	Acceptable
Salem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12823 Cossayuna (3.8 mi) 12809 Argyle (6 mi) 12873 Shushan (7.1 mi) 12838 Hartford (8.6 mi) 05776 West Rupert (8.8 mi) 12832 Granville (9.8 mi) 12816 Cambridge (11.1 mi) 05250 Arlington (11.1 mi) 12834 Greenwich (11.5 mi) 05775 West Pawlet (11.9 mi) 12828 Fort Edward (12.4 mi) 12839 Hudson Falls (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,448
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	72.27 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	43.2186
Longitude	-73.3518
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518/838

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.9%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,448

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$65,500

Median household income

$33,375

Per capita income

$156,200

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

1,481

Housing units

28.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

100

5–9

10–14

15–19

109

20–24

108

296

25–34

293

123

35–44

121

254

45–54

250

126

55–59

124

132

60–64

131

214

65–74

211

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	615	17.8%
18 and over	2,833	82.2%
65 and over	672	19.5%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Two or more races 3.2%

Black or African American 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,180	90.6%
Two or more races	111	3.2%
Black or African American	99	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	63	1.8%
Other race	41	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.3%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.9%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$65,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,200
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	49.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%
Fuel oil	53.3%
Wood	15.0%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	710	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	115	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	215	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	324	23.8%
Households with children under 18	291	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	484	35.5%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	33.7%
Married	52.4%	47.9%
Separated	0.3%	3.2%
Widowed	2.9%	8.2%
Divorced	10.9%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 14.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	28.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	93	16.7%
Kindergarten	18	3.2%
Elementary school	229	41.2%
High school	114	20.5%
College / grad school	102	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Retail trade 9.3%

Other services 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Public administration 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Professional & management 5.0%

Construction 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 19.0%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 13.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	11.4%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,246	94.1%
Spanish	24	0.7%
Other Indo-European	14	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,371	97.8%
Born in same state	3,336	96.8%
Born in different state	2,478	71.9%
Foreign born	35	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	77	2.2%
Not a US citizen	48	62.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	816	23.7%
Arab	686	19.9%
French	421	12.2%
English	125	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	28	0.8%
Irish	14	0.4%
Polish	6	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12865

What city is ZIP code 12865 in?

ZIP code 12865 is primarily assigned to Salem, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12865 in?

ZIP code 12865 falls within Washington County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12865?

16% of residents in ZIP code 12865 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12865 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 12865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12865?

The median home value in ZIP code 12865 is $156,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 12865?

ZIP code 12865 has an estimated population of 3,448 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12865 in?

ZIP code 12865 observes the EST timezone.