12811 Bakers Mills, NY - Adirondack Hamlet

ZIP Code 12811, Bakers Mills

Small Town

LocationWarren County, NY

Area31.2 sq mi

Population209

Households83

PO Boxes90 (108% adoption)

Median Age45.6 years

Seasonal Housing30%

ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004

Key Facts

This is a PO Box Only Zone and there's no alternative mail delivery across the 31 square mile territory
With 90 PO Boxes and 83 households, the post office serves the immediate hamlet plus surrounding areas without their own mail access
77% of homes were built before 1939, one of the oldest housing stocks in New York State
30% of housing units are seasonal or recreational, indicating a mix of year-round residents and vacation property owners
Median home value of $268,300 reflects Adirondack real estate values and demand for rural mountain property
23% of workers work from home, an unusually high rate for a remote community with this demographic profile

Community Overview

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.

Postal Services

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.

Local Character

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.

Demographics

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.

Mailing Information

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 Name Patterns

Historic Rural Names Pioneer Family Names Geographic Features

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.

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Population & Demographics

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

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

2020 Population:	209Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	177Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	6.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$0Source: Census ACS

Households:	83Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$268,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.52Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.03Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	214	236	182	92	67	68	18	28	91	108	175	225	177
Decennial Census	127	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	209	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 45.6

Male Median Age: 41

Female Median Age: 50.8

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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

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

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Population by Race

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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%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	116	55.50%	41.0 years
Females:	93	44.50%	50.8 years
Total:	209	100%	45.6 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	177	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:	177	100%
Total Native Population:	177	100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:	0	0.00%

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

In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($84,578), is down $39,702 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $55,917. Family households earn a median of $56,458 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,458). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $48,571, which is far less than the state female median ($63,701), with a current gap of $48,571 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 34.8%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (6.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (39.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$39,702	$41,184	$35,536	$14,479	$0	$0	$0	$0	$55,917	$44,833	$45,096	$49,531	$0
Median Family Income	$43,750	$41,645	$37,212	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$56,417	$55,357	$45,096	$49,531	$56,458
Median NonFamily Income	$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
Median Female Income	$19,464	$21,632	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$44,167	$46,429	$48,571

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 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	48	34.78%
Unemployed:	0	0.00%
Not In Labor Force:	90	65.22%
Total:	138	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	7	14.58%
Service:	12	25.00%
Sales and Office:	5	10.42%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	5	10.42%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	19	39.58%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	48	100%

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

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $268,300, which is far less than the state median ($403,000), is up $180,900 (206.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $145,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,576), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (26.15% with a mortgage, 73.85% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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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 DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
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

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0%
$500 to $999:	0	0%
$1,000 to $1,499:	0	0%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0%
$3,000 or more:	0	0%
No Rent:	0	0%
Total:	0	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	17	26.15%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	48	73.85%
Renter Occupied:	0	0.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	65	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	65	66.33%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	33	33.67%
Total Housing Units:	98	100%

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

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	66	67.35%
Multi-Family Units:	0	0.00%
Other Units:	32	32.65%
Total Housing Units:	98	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 10.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (39.60%). High school or higher is 87.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 74.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.80%). 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 (81.25%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (29.60%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	0	0.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	16	12.40%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	88	68.22%
Some college, no degree:	5	3.88%
Associate's degree:	6	4.65%
Bachelor's degree:	14	10.85%
Graduate or professional degree:	0	0.00%
Total:	129	100%
High school or higher:	113	87.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	14	10.85%

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

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

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Private Insurance:	130	49.62%
Public Insurance:	132	50.38%
No Insurance:	0	0.00%
Total:	262	100%
Has Health Insurance:	262	100.00%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% 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%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	0	0.00%
Kindergarten:	0	0.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	39	81.25%
High school (grades 9-12):	9	18.75%
College or graduate school:	0	0.00%
Total:	48	100%
Early Childhood:	0	0.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	48	100.00%

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

City:	Bakers Mills, New York
County:	Warren County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:01:38 AM
Population:	209 [See All]
Area Codes:	518 / 838
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	43.6149, -74.0255
Land Area:	31.603 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/12811/zip-code-12811.asp

# 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

CBSA Name:	Glens Falls, NYSource: Census
CBSA Number:	24020Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	126,443Source: 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

ZIP Code 12811 in Bakers Mills, NY

12811 Bakers Mills, NY - Adirondack Hamlet

ZIP Code 12811, Bakers Mills

Key Facts

Community Overview

Postal Services

Local Character

Demographics

Mailing Information

Street Name Patterns

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 12811

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 12811

Sources & References