12803 ZIP Code — South Glens Falls, NY

Saratoga County, New York

ZIP code 12803 is located in South Glens Falls, New York, within Saratoga County. It covers approximately 6.06 square miles and serves a population of 8,828 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12803

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $84,074. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

8,828
population
6.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12803 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12803

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12803. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
South Glens Falls Acceptable
South Glens Falls Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
12801 Glens Falls (1.7 mi) 12828 Fort Edward (3.6 mi) 12839 Hudson Falls (5.8 mi) 12804 Queensbury (6 mi) 12831 Gansevoort (6.8 mi) 12809 Argyle (8.8 mi) 12846 Lake Luzerne (9.3 mi) 12845 Lake George (10.6 mi) 12838 Hartford (12 mi) 12822 Corinth (12.7 mi) 12827 Fort Ann (13 mi) 12871 Schuylerville (13 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 8,828
Population density 1,457 / sq mi
State FIPS 36
County FIPS 091
Geography
Land area 6.06 sq mi
Water area 0.61 sq mi
Latitude 43.2843
Longitude -73.6324
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 38.3% 27.6% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 36.3% 30.1% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 22.4% 32.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.1% 10.3% 11.5%

Demographics & statistics

8,828
Population
1,457
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$84,074
Median household income
$42,922
Per capita income
$218,200
Median home value
$1,114
Median monthly rent
57.9%
Home ownership
11.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
2,359
Housing units
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
261
Under 5
265
283
5–9
288
207
10–14
209
234
15–19
237
437
20–24
443
345
25–34
350
716
35–44
727
536
45–54
543
344
55–59
349
183
60–64
186
452
65–74
458
289
75–84
294
95
85+
97
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,72519.5%
18 and over7,10380.5%
65 and over1,68519.1%
Median age38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%
Two or more races 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Black or African American 0.6%
Other race 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White8,35094%
Two or more races3043.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native570.6%
Hispanic or Latino510.6%
Black or African American490.6%
Other race380.4%
Asian300.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.3% 27.6% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 36.3% 30.1% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 22.4% 32.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.1% 10.3% 11.5%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 4.6%
$15k–$25k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 4.1%
$35k–$50k 12.2%
$50k–$75k 15.2%
$75k–$100k 17.8%
$100k–$150k 18.0%
$150k–$200k 9.6%
$200k+ 6.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k4.6%
$15k–$25k8.4%
$25k–$35k4.1%
$35k–$50k12.2%
$50k–$75k15.2%
$75k–$100k17.8%
$100k–$150k18.0%
$150k–$200k9.6%
$200k+6.8%
Median income$84,074

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%
$50k–$100k 3.2%
$100k–$150k 12.6%
$150k–$200k 17.2%
$200k–$300k 49.1%
$300k–$500k 12.2%
$500k–$1M 0.4%
$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$218,200
Median rent / month$1,114
Owner occupied57.9%
Renter occupied42.1%
Vacant4.6%
Single-family detached59.6%
Large apartment buildings4.1%
Mobile homes2.0%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.54

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201916.7%
2000–20099.7%
1990–19999.6%
1980–19896.2%
1970–19796.8%
1960–196911.5%
1950–195911.9%
1940–19497.4%
1939 or earlier20.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom8.4%
2 bedrooms28.0%
3 bedrooms49.6%
4 bedrooms10.9%
5+ bedrooms2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.4%
1 vehicle38.5%
2 vehicles37.5%
3 or more18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas77.2%
Electricity17.1%
Propane / LP gas0.7%
Fuel oil3.1%
Wood0.4%
No fuel used0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,51540.2%
Cohabiting couple49213.1%
Male householder, no spouse57915.4%
Female householder, no spouse1,17831.3%
Households with children under 181,11629.6%
Households with seniors (65+)1,23932.9%
Average household size2.33

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married40.5%31.7%
Married45.1%40.6%
Separated2.4%2.1%
Widowed2.4%11.7%
Divorced9.5%13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 6.2%
HS graduate 26.9%
Some college, no degree 24.1%
Associate's degree 12.1%
Bachelor's degree 19.2%
Graduate / professional 10.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.6%
Bachelor's or higher29.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool16910.8%
Kindergarten1127.1%
Elementary school75448.1%
High school26216.7%
College / grad school27117.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%
Retail trade 12.7%
Other services 11.3%
Professional & management 9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%
Construction 7.2%
Manufacturing 6.8%
Public administration 5.7%
Finance & real estate 4.1%
Transportation & utilities 3.9%
Information 2.6%
Wholesale trade 1.0%
Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.5%
Service22.1%
Sales & office21.8%
Natural resources & construction7.6%
Production & transportation9.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.8%
Government15.7%
Self-employed6.9%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.7%
Carpool4.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.5%
Work from home9.6%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)24.1

Poverty

All people 11.8%
Under 18 years 15.5%
18 and over 10.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 27.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.1%
Retirement income27.9%
Supplemental Security3.3%
Cash public assistance2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP11.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.1%
High blood pressure32.2%
High cholesterol33.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Heart disease6.4%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis24.3%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.7%
Binge drinking18.1%
No physical activity24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.2%
Depression20.5%
Fair or poor health12.0%
Poor mental health14.1%
Poor physical health10.0%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.8%
Visited dentist66.0%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss13.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans6308.9%
Disability%
Any disability15.3%
Under 187.1%
18–64 years11.6%
65 and over35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.4%
Public insurance41.0%
No insurance3.4%
Uninsured under 190.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only8,30294.0%
Spanish560.7%
Other Indo-European230.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander120.1%
Other languages210.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)8,76799.3%
Born in same state8,75299.1%
Born in different state7,78588.2%
Foreign born150.2%
Naturalized citizen610.7%
Not a US citizen3354.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2,19724.9%
French1,24214.1%
Arab6477.3%
German1762%
AncestryCount%
English1531.7%
Irish820.9%
Polish440.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.6%
Internet access94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12803

What city is ZIP code 12803 in?

ZIP code 12803 is primarily assigned to South Glens Falls, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12803 in?

ZIP code 12803 falls within Saratoga County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12803 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 12803 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12803?

ZIP code 12803 has an estimated population of 8,828 residents, with a density of 1,457 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12803?

The median home value in ZIP code 12803 is $218,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12803?

The median household income in ZIP code 12803 is $84,074, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12803 in?

ZIP code 12803 observes the EST timezone.

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