| City: | Bakers Mills, New York |
| County: | Warren County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:47:47 PM |
| Population: | 209 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 518 / 838 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.6149, -74.0255 |
| Land Area: | 31.603 sq mi |
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Bakers Mills is a historic hamlet in Warren County, New York, tucked into the southeastern Adirondack Mountains. With just 209 year-round residents spread across 31 square miles, it's one of New York's smallest communities with its own ZIP code. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery anywhere in the territory, making the Bakers Mills post office the sole mail access point for the entire area.
The post office maintains 90 PO Boxes for 83 local households, a 1.08 adoption rate that indicates it serves residents beyond the immediate hamlet. People from surrounding hills and valleys come to this central location to collect their mail. General Delivery is available for those without boxes.
Mail arrives via two rural carrier routes, but delivery happens at the post office itself, not to individual homes. The "Post Office Loop" address in the ZIP+4 data confirms the centralized pickup model.
Bakers Mills retains a frontier character. Nearly 77% of homes were built before 1939, making this one of the oldest housing stocks in the state. Street names like Sodom Cross Road, Back to Sodom Road, Wilbur Hitchcock Road, and George Dunkley Road preserve local history and pioneer families. State Route 8 forms the main corridor through the hamlet.
The community is part seasonal. Of 128 total housing units, 38 are used for seasonal or recreational purposes (30%). That's notable but not dominant. Most residents are year-round, with a median age of 45.6 years. Only 3 business establishments operate here, employing 6 people total. It's primarily a residential retreat.
Median home value stands at $268,300, reflecting Adirondack property values and the appeal of rural seclusion. Owner-occupied homes outnumber rentals by more than 2 to 1 (58 vs 25). The population is 96% white, with a small Hispanic population of 32 residents. Just 11% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, lower than state averages.
Per capita income is $24,883. Employment sectors show unusual concentration: 36% work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, while 23% work from home. That remote work percentage is high for a community this rural and old.
All mail to Bakers Mills addresses must use a PO Box:
Standard format:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Bakers Mills, NY 12811
General Delivery (for those without boxes):
Recipient Name
General Delivery
Bakers Mills, NY 12811
Street addresses are not valid for USPS delivery in this ZIP code, though they may appear in other databases. The post office is the only authorized delivery point.
Street names preserve pioneer history with family names like Wilbur Hitchcock, George Dunkley, and Bartman, plus colorful historic routes like Sodom Cross Road and Back to Sodom Road.
ZIP Code 12811 has 209 residents and 83 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 45.6 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.5% male and 44.5% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.7%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (0.5%, much lower than the state average of 9.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 209Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 181Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $65,865Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 83Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $311,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.52Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.03Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 214 | 236 | 182 | 92 | 67 | 68 | 18 | 28 | 91 | 108 | 175 | 225 | 177 | 181 |
| Decennial Census | 127 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 209 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.6
Male Median Age: 41
Female Median Age: 50.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 13 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Total | 17 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 3 |
| White: | 200 | 99.01% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.50% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.50% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 202 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 116 | 55.50% | 41.0 years |
| Females: | 93 | 44.50% | 50.8 years |
| Total: | 209 | 100% | 45.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 181 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 181 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 181 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $65,865, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $26,163 (65.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,948. Family households earn a median of $67,212 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $67,212). By gender, male median income is $60,179 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $60,179 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (36.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,702 | $41,184 | $35,536 | $14,479 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $55,917 | $44,833 | $45,096 | $49,531 | $0 | $65,865 |
| Median Family Income | $43,750 | $41,645 | $37,212 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,417 | $55,357 | $45,096 | $49,531 | $56,458 | $67,212 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $32,391 | $32,283 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $60,179 |
| Median Female Income | $19,464 | $21,632 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,167 | $46,429 | $48,571 | $0 |
| Employed: | 60 | 43.17% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 79 | 56.83% |
| Total: | 139 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 18 | 30.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 11.67% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 22 | 36.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 13 | 21.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 60 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $311,100, which is below the national median ($332,700), is up $223,700 (255.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $188,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.12% (3.13% with a mortgage, 96.88% free-and-clear) and renters 16.88% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.86%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $87,400 | $127,900 | $89,200 | $139,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $122,500 | $185,700 | $148,200 | $212,500 | $268,300 | $311,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 38.46% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 8 | 61.54% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2 | 2.60% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 62 | 80.52% |
| Renter Occupied: | 13 | 16.88% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 68.14% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 36 | 31.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 113 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 65 | 57.52% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 48 | 42.48% |
| Total Housing Units: | 113 | 100% |
In 2024, 18.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 63.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 7.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (60.47%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6 | 4.58% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 94 | 71.76% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7 | 5.34% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 10.69% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 7.63% |
| Total: | 131 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 125 | 95.42% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 24 | 18.32% |
| Private Insurance: | 104 | 47.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 114 | 52.29% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 218 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 218 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.9% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 9 | 20.93% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 26 | 60.47% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 8 | 18.60% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 43 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 20.93% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 34 | 79.07% |
ZIP Code 12811 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 5 people with an annual payroll of $121,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 96Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $22,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $121,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 12811 is located in Warren County, New York, within the Glens Falls, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 24020) and New York's 21st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 128,923 people, about 0.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 12811. It covers 31.603 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.158 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Glens Falls, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 24020Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 128,923Source: Census |
| MSA: | Glens Falls, NY MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 31.603 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.158 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 21Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 15114.76 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 12811 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.