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Warren County
Warrensburg, NY
12885
12885 ZIP Code — Warrensburg, NY
Warren County, New York
ZIP code 12885 is located in
Warrensburg ,
New York ,
within Warren County .
It covers approximately 80.30 square miles and serves a population of
4,411 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 518/838 .
About ZIP code 12885
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 $145,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $56,027. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 12885 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
4,411
Population density
55 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
113
Geography
Land area
80.30 sq mi
Water area
2.04 sq mi
Latitude
43.5336
Longitude
-73.8381
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
518/838
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.1%
38.2%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
31.3%
30.7%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
17.0%
25.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
3.6%
6.0%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$56,027
Median household income
$145,400
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 897 20.3% 18 and over 3,514 79.7% 65 and over 936 21.2% Median age 46.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.1%
Group Count % White 4,089 91.8% Two or more races 167 3.7% Asian 107 2.4% Black or African American 48 1.1% Hispanic or Latino 44 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.1%
38.2%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
31.3%
30.7%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
17.0%
25.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
3.6%
6.0%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 5.2% $15k–$25k 12.6% $25k–$35k 6.1% $35k–$50k 16.3% $50k–$75k 17.7% $75k–$100k 14.6% $100k–$150k 11.3% $150k–$200k 8.1% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $56,027
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $145,400 Median rent / month $938 Owner occupied 73.9% Renter occupied 26.1% Vacant 18.6% Single-family detached 71.9% Large apartment buildings 1.7% Mobile homes 11.2% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 6.9% 1990–1999 10.1% 1980–1989 10.5% 1970–1979 16.7% 1960–1969 5.5% 1950–1959 10.1% 1940–1949 3.6% 1939 or earlier 32.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.4% 1 bedroom 8.7% 2 bedrooms 30.4% 3 bedrooms 34.7% 4 bedrooms 16.7% 5+ bedrooms 7.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 15.9% 1 vehicle 33.2% 2 vehicles 31.8% 3 or more 19.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.5% Electricity 13.8% Propane / LP gas 14.4% Fuel oil 56.4% Wood 8.6% Solar 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 791 38.2% Cohabiting couple 205 9.9% Male householder, no spouse 388 18.7% Female householder, no spouse 689 33.2% Households with children under 18 398 19.2% Households with seniors (65+) 749 36.1% Average household size 2.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.0% 22.4% Married 47.6% 42.3% Separated 0.0% 1.8% Widowed 4.0% 15.6% Divorced 13.3% 17.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.1%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.9% Bachelor's or higher 17.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 48 5.8% Kindergarten 113 13.7% Elementary school 384 46.4% High school 206 24.9% College / grad school 76 9.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Finance & real estate
9.0%
Professional & management
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Public administration
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.4% Service 22.4% Sales & office 25.6% Natural resources & construction 13.2% Production & transportation 11.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.8% Government 18.2% Self-employed 8.6% Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.5% Carpool 9.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.4% Work from home 8.7% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 21.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.6%
Female-led households
16.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.2% Retirement income 24.5% Supplemental Security 8.7% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 19.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 30.6% High blood pressure 34.5% High cholesterol 33.8% Diabetes 9.9% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 26.5% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.1% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 25.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.1% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 13.9% Poor mental health 14.8% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 11.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.7% Visited dentist 61.6% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 15.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 222 6.3%
Disability % Any disability 22.0% Under 18 3.6% 18–64 years 19.5% 65 and over 46.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.8% Public insurance 49.6% No insurance 2.5% Uninsured under 19 0.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,269 96.8% Spanish 20 0.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 20 0.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,121 93.4% Born in same state 4,110 93.2% Born in different state 3,770 85.5% Foreign born 11 0.2% Naturalized citizen 290 6.6% Not a US citizen 131 45.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 897 20.3% Italian 627 14.2% Arab 247 5.6% Polish 99 2.2%
Ancestry Count % English 55 1.2% German 47 1.1% Irish 14 0.3% Norwegian 4 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.0% Internet access 88.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12885
What city is ZIP code 12885 in?
ZIP code 12885 is primarily assigned to Warrensburg, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12885 in?
ZIP code 12885 falls within Warren County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12885 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 12885 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12885?
The median home value in ZIP code 12885 is $145,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 12885?
ZIP code 12885 has an estimated population of 4,411 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12885?
The median household income in ZIP code 12885 is $56,027, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12885 in?
ZIP code 12885 observes the EST timezone.
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