12803 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12803, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12803 is a zip code in Saratoga County, New York, which covers Moreau, with a total population of 8,349 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 12803 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12803.

The estimated population of people living in 12803 is 8,349, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12803 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,349
+0.38%
-0.01%
2020
8,317
 -0.48% -
2019
8,357
 -1.97% -
2018
8,525
+2.1%
-
2017
8,350
 - -

Population of 12803 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12803 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.8%
93.5%
 +1.39%
Black/African American
0.3%
2%
 -85.00%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
1.2%
2.4%
 -50.00%
Asian
0.4%
0.7%
 -42.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
1.3%
 +123.08%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12803 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 12803 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12803 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12803 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 -1.72% 38.7 -0.26% 45.6 +0.22%
2020 40.8 +1.49% 38.8 -0.51% 45.5 +3.41%
2019 40.2 -4.29% 39 +0.78% 44 -1.35%
2018 42 -5.62% 38.7 -2.76% 44.6 -3.04%
2017 44.5 - 39.8 - 46 -

The median age of the 12803 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 12803 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 474 +19.96% 503 -22.39% 531 391
10 to 19 566 -24.83% 418 0.98% 433 418
20 to 29 336 +81.6% 438 +36.38% 654 603
30 to 39 586 -4.04% 574 +7.32% 546 589
40 to 49 544 -32.33% 596 -36.23% 374 403
50 to 59 546 +10.9% 796 -19.94% 598 643
60 to 69 440 +19.09% 562 -12.6% 519 488
70+ 405 1.73% 566 +30.43% 403 756

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12803 zip code is $66,449.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 12803.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,620.00
  • 45 to 64
    $81,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,705.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12803 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 12803, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 12803 is currently $77,583.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.23% of households in 12803 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 12803 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.85%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.55%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12803 is $35,108.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12803 by the total population of 12803.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12803 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12803 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.87%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32.41%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.55%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12803 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12803 zip over the age of 16 is 6,783.

Of those people, a total of 69.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 12803 is 65.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 12803 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 207 77.80% 21.70%
20 to 24 years 807 96.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 450 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 451 97.30% 7.30%
35 to 44 years 1,046 84.00% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 1,006 81.80% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 650 89.70% 8.70%
60 to 64 years 469 52.20% 11.40%
65 to 74 years 937 21.60% 15.30%
75 years and over 760 16.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12803. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,547 69.00% 5.20%
Black or African American 11 81.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 30 30.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 17 88.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 165 75.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 80 43.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,469 69.30% 5.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12803 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 12803 is 4,455, with median earnings of $37,321.00.

Women in 12803 are earning approximately 72.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,455 $37,321.00
Male 2,350 $44,632.00
Female 2,105 $32,535.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12803 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 490 $59,700.00
Business and Financial 253 $88,365.00
Computer and Mathematical 52 $75,147.00
Architecture and Engineering 84 $66,827.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 37 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 326 $59,348.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 280 $58,864.00
Healthcare Support 189 $28,839.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $54,554.00
Food Preparation and Serving 252 $21,719.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 114 $25,978.00
Personal Care and Service 423 $13,467.00
Sales 570 $19,595.00
Office and Administrative Support 427 $47,371.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 227 $42,411.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 115 $32,957.00
Production 134 $59,271.00
Transportation and Material Moving 162 $28,438.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12803 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 12803.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 355 $59,750.00 135 $57,396.00
Business and Financial 133 $122,880.00 120 $53,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 52 $75,147.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $67,260.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $0.00 13 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 63 $60,547.00 263 $58,967.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 34 $8,611.00
Healthcare Practitioners 95 $65,625.00 185 $58,598.00
Healthcare Support 40 $12,308.00 149 $28,899.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $54,554.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 134 $22,500.00 118 $18,864.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 75 $30,474.00 39 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 152 $14,152.00 271 $2,499.00
Sales 211 $44,340.00 359 $13,672.00
Office and Administrative Support 57 $60,875.00 370 $45,690.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 227 $42,411.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 115 $32,957.00 0 $0.00
Production 110 $65,403.00 24 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 151 $28,867.00 11 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,689 households in 12803, with an average household size of 2.26 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,182 families living in the 12803 zip code with an average family size of 2.86 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 12803:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,459 188 535 1,507
Average Household Size 3 3.24 2.55 1.31
Total Families 1,459 188 535 0
Average Household Size 3 2.77 2.49 0

Poverty

Of the 2,182 families living in 12803, 12.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12803:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,895 housing units in 12803.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,689 94.71%
Vacant 206 5.29%

35.61% of the total 3,895 housing units in 12803 are rental units. This is approximately 1,387 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,171 are occupied by the owner - or 55.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12803 is $987.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12803 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    131
  • Less than $500
    92
  • $500 to $999
    627
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    533
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    129
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    6
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12803 is $189,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12803 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    98
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    138
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    278
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    753
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    755
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    137
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12803. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12803 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    715
  • 1940 to 1949
    245
  • 1950 to 1959
    581
  • 1960 to 1969
    548
  • 1970 to 1979
    318
  • 1980 to 1989
    208
  • 1990 to 1999
    412
  • 2000 to 2009
    273
  • 2010 to 2013
    595
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 12803 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    213
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,550
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,340
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    586

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12803 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12803 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12803.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    70
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    507
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    551
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    747
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    603
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    117
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    373
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    54
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    153
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    302
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    259
  • 90 or more minutes
    24

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12803 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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