12873 ZIP Code — Shushan, NY

Washington County, New York

ZIP code 12873 is located in Shushan, New York, within Washington County. It covers approximately 21.12 square miles and serves a population of 875 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12873

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 $245,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $95,197. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12873 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

875

population

21.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12873 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12873

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12873. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shushan	Acceptable
Shushan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12816 Cambridge (5.6 mi) 12823 Cossayuna (5.8 mi) 12865 Salem (7.1 mi) 05250 Arlington (7.2 mi) 12834 Greenwich (9.1 mi) 12057 Eagle Bridge (9.9 mi) 05262 Shaftsbury (11.3 mi) 05257 North Bennington (11.3 mi) 12809 Argyle (11.3 mi) 05776 West Rupert (12.1 mi) 05252 East Arlington (12.8 mi) 05255 Manchester Center (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	875
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	21.12 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.1180
Longitude	-73.3190
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	28.6%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	47.1%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.9%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

875

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$95,197

Median household income

$49,925

Per capita income

$245,300

Median home value

$862

Median monthly rent

68.2%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

328

Housing units

36.1%

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	131	15.0%
18 and over	744	85.0%
65 and over	177	20.2%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 2.1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	806	90.2%
Two or more races	44	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	19	2.1%
Other race	19	2.1%
Black or African American	6	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.6%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	47.1%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.9%	11.5%

Under $10k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k+ 13.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	19.4%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	14.4%
$200k+	13.0%
Median income	$95,197

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 26.4%

$500k–$1M 10.7%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$245,300
Median rent / month	$862
Owner occupied	68.2%
Renter occupied	31.8%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	95.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	0.7%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	47.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.8%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	4.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Fuel oil	65.4%
Wood	15.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	141	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	118	33.2%
Male householder, no spouse	43	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	53	14.9%
Households with children under 18	70	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	125	35.2%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	34.4%
Married	39.6%	35.4%
Separated	0.0%	9.1%
Widowed	0.0%	4.7%
Divorced	19.7%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.0%

Graduate / professional 15.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	36.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	20.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	41	51.3%
High school	7	8.8%
College / grad school	16	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 26.6%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Construction 14.8%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Retail trade 10.5%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Other services 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.2%
Government	2.7%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.0%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	34.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	0.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	14.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	804	91.9%
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)	858	98.1%
Born in same state	852	97.4%
Born in different state	486	55.5%
Foreign born	6	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.9%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	148	16.9%
Arab	141	16.1%
French	79	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	33	3.8%
English	31	3.5%
Polish	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12873

What city is ZIP code 12873 in?

ZIP code 12873 is primarily assigned to Shushan, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12873 in?

ZIP code 12873 falls within Washington County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12873 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 12873 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12873?

ZIP code 12873 has an estimated population of 875 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12873?

The median household income in ZIP code 12873 is $95,197, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12873?

The median home value in ZIP code 12873 is $245,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 12873 in?

ZIP code 12873 observes the EST timezone.