12804 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12804, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12804 is a zip code in Warren County and Washington County, New York, which covers Glens Falls, Lake Luzerne, Queensbury, and Kingsbury, with a total population of 27,486 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 12804 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12804.

The estimated population of people living in 12804 is 27,486, with a median age of 47.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12804 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,486
+5.26%
+4.19%
2020
26,112
 -0.29% -
2019
26,187
 -0.32% -
2018
26,272
 -0.41% -
2017
26,381
 - -

Population of 12804 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12804 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
93.4%
95.3%
 -1.99%
Black/African American
0.9%
1.3%
 -30.77%
Native
0.2%
0.5%
 -60.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
1.6%
 +62.50%
Asian
0.8%
1.1%
 -27.27%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
0.4%
 +400.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12804 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 12804 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12804 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12804 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.7 -0.42% 46.3 -0.22% 49 -0.41%
2020 47.9 +3.23% 46.4 +4.27% 49.2 +2.5%
2019 46.4 +1.09% 44.5 +1.83% 48 0%
2018 45.9 -0.65% 43.7 -0.91% 48 +0.42%
2017 46.2 - 44.1 - 47.8 -

The median age of the 12804 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 12804 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 1,471 -15.28% 1,160 +17.26% 1,228 1,336
10 to 19 1,751 -7.19% 1,498 -11.9% 1,625 1,312
20 to 29 1,488 -5.55% 1,545 -13.4% 1,377 1,335
30 to 39 1,204 +39.12% 1,227 +27.02% 1,745 1,573
40 to 49 1,532 -16.76% 1,972 -10.97% 1,289 1,763
50 to 59 2,098 0.15% 2,347 -20.22% 2,095 1,900
60 to 69 1,585 +33.93% 1,567 +52.6% 2,173 2,553
70+ 1,603 +14.97% 2,333 +1.26% 1,833 2,349

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12804 zip code is $83,204.00.

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 12804.

  • Under 25
    $36,477.00
  • 25 to 44
    $103,059.00
  • 45 to 64
    $107,652.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,509.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12804 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 12804, 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 12804 is currently $110,633.00.

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.

10.52% of households in 12804 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 12804 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.18%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.36%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.60%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.70%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12804 is $48,136.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12804 by the total population of 12804.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12804 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12804 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
    24.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.24%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.72%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12804 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12804 zip over the age of 16 is 23,427.

Of those people, a total of 62.50% 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 12804 is 59.10%.

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 12804 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,442 47.70% 17.00%
20 to 24 years 1,383 90.40% 15.60%
25 to 29 years 1,329 82.20% 5.60%
30 to 34 years 1,520 91.70% 4.50%
35 to 44 years 3,049 86.80% 1.00%
45 to 54 years 3,959 87.60% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 1,837 88.00% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 2,417 55.70% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 3,937 24.50% 7.60%
75 years and over 2,554 6.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12804. 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 22,293 62.70% 5.00%
Black or African American 165 40.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 42 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 185 75.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 205 48.30% 9.10%
Two or more races 537 58.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 490 63.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 22,118 62.50% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12804 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 12804 is 13,846, with median earnings of $48,959.00.

Women in 12804 are earning approximately 80.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,846 $48,959.00
Male 7,196 $55,489.00
Female 6,650 $44,484.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12804 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 1,130 $74,716.00
Business and Financial 731 $75,975.00
Computer and Mathematical 274 $104,732.00
Architecture and Engineering 489 $66,641.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 88 $70,179.00
Community and Social Service 325 $46,732.00
Legal 94 $83,571.00
Educational and Library 1,249 $65,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 321 $39,896.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,354 $77,167.00
Healthcare Support 360 $26,343.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 96 $56,250.00
Law Enforcement 659 $65,764.00
Food Preparation and Serving 551 $14,385.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 302 $20,500.00
Personal Care and Service 479 $19,568.00
Sales 1,496 $46,913.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,612 $39,136.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 694 $50,349.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 221 $51,287.00
Production 304 $46,071.00
Transportation and Material Moving 530 $25,641.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12804 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 12804.

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 795 $75,059.00 335 $62,364.00
Business and Financial 362 $71,552.00 369 $77,007.00
Computer and Mathematical 245 $119,297.00 29 $73,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 402 $66,875.00 87 $41,838.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $137,604.00 65 $70,089.00
Community and Social Service 34 $0.00 291 $46,220.00
Legal 38 $90,833.00 56 $16,842.00
Educational and Library 458 $67,321.00 791 $61,553.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 219 $39,896.00 102 $50,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 515 $160,568.00 839 $61,343.00
Healthcare Support 62 $47,500.00 298 $25,880.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 96 $56,250.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 472 $61,356.00 187 $77,716.00
Food Preparation and Serving 276 $17,045.00 275 $12,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 196 $20,917.00 106 $12,097.00
Personal Care and Service 171 $23,625.00 308 $19,435.00
Sales 677 $58,102.00 819 $36,563.00
Office and Administrative Support 173 $29,335.00 1,439 $39,522.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 679 $50,262.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 177 $44,712.00 44 $0.00
Production 232 $63,281.00 72 $40,663.00
Transportation and Material Moving 500 $25,746.00 30 $8,824.00

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 11,851 households in 12804, with an average household size of 2.3 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 7,636 families living in the 12804 zip code with an average family size of 2.8 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 12804:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,143 481 1,012 4,215
Average Household Size 2.93 2.58 2.59 1.27
Total Families 6,143 481 1,012 0
Average Household Size 2.91 2.26 2.35 0

Poverty

Of the 7,636 families living in 12804, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12804:

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 12,947 housing units in 12804.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,851 91.53%
Vacant 1,096 8.47%

23.67% of the total 12,947 housing units in 12804 are rental units. This is approximately 3,065 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,657 are occupied by the owner - or 66.86% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12804 is $1,082.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12804 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
    129
  • Less than $500
    134
  • $500 to $999
    1,184
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,314
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    386
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    11
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    36
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12804 is $250,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12804 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    444
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    227
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    697
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,511
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,213
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,993
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    380
  • $1,000,000 or more
    192

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12804. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12804 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    981
  • 1940 to 1949
    351
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,232
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,103
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,118
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,437
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,937
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,964
  • 2010 to 2013
    824
  • 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 12804 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    788
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,898
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,032
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,133

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12804 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12804 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12804.

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
    485
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,938
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,742
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,270
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,778
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    645
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,338
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    156
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    304
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    482
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    583
  • 90 or more minutes
    164

Summary

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