The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Saratoga Springs, NY

12866 is the only ZIP Code for Saratoga Springs, NY

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ZIP Code:12866 (Standard)
County:Saratoga County, NY
Area Codes:518,838
Time Zone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:00:00 AM
Population:28,491 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY [Learn More]
Coordinates:43.0688, -73.7415
Land Area:64.32 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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Saratoga Springs, NY has 1 ZIP Code


ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
12866Standard40,355100.00%Saratoga Spgs
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Population & Demographics


Saratoga Springs, NY has 39,657 residents, with an average household size of 2.0. The gender split is 47.5% male and 52.5% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.0%) and 35-39 (8.5%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 4.7%. Those born outside the United States make up 6.8% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:40,355
Total Households:17,524
Total Housing Units:20,211
Average Household Size:2.14
Average Family Size:3.09

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:28,491
Total Households:12,532
Total Housing Units:14,605
Average Household Size:2.06
Average Family Size:3.22

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


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Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--36,31236,75236,86437,26837,05038,42238,75839,17839,68938,73238,78838,81339,657
Decennial Census36,915------------------40,355------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 44.0

Male Median Age: 42.7

Female Median Age: 45.1

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Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7899509301,3221,4941,3031,1701,1559861,1241,3331,4741,3961,2521,119732418405
Female7368579941,5051,7621,1921,1821,1991,0501,1581,4181,5081,5261,4141,314847570771
Total1,5251,8071,9242,8273,2562,4952,3522,3542,0362,2822,7512,9822,9222,6662,4331,5799881,176
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


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White:35,40689.04%
Black:8772.21%
Hispanic:*1,8044.54%
Asian:1,0282.59%
American Indian:740.19%
Hawaiian:150.04%
Other:5591.41%
Total:39,763100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


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GenderCountPercentageMedian Age
Males:19,35247.95%42.7 years
Females:21,00352.05%45.1 years
Total:40,355100%44.0 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:36,77292.73%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:7041.78%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,4633.69%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:7185.50%
Total Population:39,657100%
Total Native Population:37,47694.50%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,1815.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


ZIP Codes in Saratoga Springs, NY have an average household income of $98,374 (higher than the State by 16.3%, and much higher than the Nation by 25.3%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($139,550 vs $62,921). Employment participation is about the same as the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


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Income Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$64,344$64,696$67,979$68,644$70,515$74,025$77,977$80,151$85,351$88,689$91,935$96,678$98,374
Median Family Income$88,821$90,281$93,224$95,975$94,788$97,622$102,042$104,180$109,362$116,166$126,046$128,576$139,550
Median NonFamily Income$30,391$33,398$34,972$39,772$45,529$50,607$50,194$51,998$53,719$58,668$58,349$62,877$62,921
Median Male Income$59,789$59,670$63,119$64,354$62,486$66,763$71,982$73,302$73,134$75,467$79,405$83,200$89,770
Median Female Income$46,350$47,166$48,051$46,057$49,152$50,616$52,364$54,343$59,429$60,191$63,916$69,124$70,077
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


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Employed:20,71760.94%
Unemployed:5321.56%
Not In Labor Force:12,74837.50%
Total:33,997100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:11,31054.59%
Service:2,98214.39%
Sales and Office:4,23120.42%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:9694.68%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,2255.91%
Total Civilian Employed Population:20,717100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In Saratoga Springs, NY, the median home value is $419,200 - higher than the State by 4.0%, and up $72,600 (20.9%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,460 per month - lower than the State by 7.4%, and up $96 (7.0%) since 2020. Most renters in Saratoga Springs pay $1,000-$1,499 (34.3%). About 20.1% pay under $1,000 and 21.7% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.5% (60.3% have a mortgage) and renters make up 42.5% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$271,900$270,300$274,400$281,300$285,000$310,100$321,500$340,100$345,700$346,600$349,200$399,300$419,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4436.55%
$500 to $999:78611.62%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,23533.05%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,40220.73%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,02415.14%
$2,500 to $2,999:4676.91%
$3,000 or more:2002.96%
No Rent:2063.05%
Total:6,763100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$903$955$963$1,017$1,053$1,132$1,173$1,281$1,340$1,364$1,402$1,526$1,460
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage): 6,920 38.33%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): 4,373 24.22%
Renter Occupied: 6,763 37.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units: 18,056 100%

Occupied Housing Units: 18,056 88.24%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): 2,406 11.76%
Total Housing Units: 20,462 100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


58.8% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (39.6%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 95.7%, which is above the state rate (87.9%). The share of people in poverty is 4.1%, which is below the state rate (9.8%) and below the national rate (8.7%), up 1.0 percentage points since 2011 and up 1.9 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:5211.77%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:9163.10%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,16820.90%
Some college, no degree:3,60412.21%
Associate's degree:2,0837.06%
Bachelor's degree:8,56829.04%
Graduate or professional degree:7,64925.92%
Total:29,509100%
High school graduate or higher:28,07295.13%
Bachelor's degree or higher:16,21754.96%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:31,35367.69%
Public Insurance:14,23030.72%
No Insurance:7361.59%
Total:46,319100%
Has Health Insurance:45,58398.41%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty3.1%3.0%2.8%2.8%3.4%3.5%3.0%2.4%2.2%2.7%3.5%4.1%4.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3774.50%
Kindergarten:3764.49%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,74732.82%
High school (grades 9-12):1,27915.28%
College or graduate school:3,59042.90%
Total:8,369100%
Early Childhood:7539.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,40252.60%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Saratoga Springs supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,585 business establishments, employing about 29,121 people with an annual payroll of $1,649,827,000. USPS data shows 20,174 residential mailboxes and 1,697 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:20,174Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,697Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:22,718Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:12,681Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:3,892Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,585Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$406,614,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,649,827,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:29,121Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications


Saratoga Springs, NY is located in Saratoga County, within the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10580) and spans 2 of New York's 4th and 20th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 902,372 people, about 4.5% of whom live in Saratoga Springs. ZIP Codes here cover 64.318 sq mi of land and a water area of 7.041 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NYSource: Census
CBSA Number:10580Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:902,372Source: Census
MSA:Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSASource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Land Area:64.318 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:7.041 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):04,20Source: USPS
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:65255Source: Census
Place Name:Saratoga Springs city; New YorkSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Saratoga Springs, NY


  1. Stillwater, NY ~6.2 miles
  2. Schuylerville, NY ~6.5 miles
  3. Ballston Spa, NY ~7.8 miles
  4. Greenfield Center, NY ~8.2 miles
  5. Gansevoort, NY ~9.1 miles
  6. Rock City Falls, NY ~9.5 miles
  7. Round Lake, NY ~10.4 miles
  8. Mechanicville, NY ~10.6 miles
  9. Schaghticoke, NY ~11.2 miles
  10. Porter Corners, NY ~11.3 miles
  11. Middle Grove, NY ~11.9 miles
  12. Ballston Lake, NY ~12.5 miles
  13. Greenwich, NY ~12.5 miles
  14. Burnt Hills, NY ~13.1 miles
  15. Fort Edward, NY ~13.9 miles
  16. Corinth, NY ~14.3 miles
  17. Galway, NY ~15.3 miles
  18. Clifton Park, NY ~15.4 miles
  19. Valley Falls, NY ~15.8 miles
  20. South Glens Falls, NY ~15.9 miles

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov