| City: | Victory Mills, New York |
| County: | Saratoga County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:48:34 PM |
| Population: | 541 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 518 / 838 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.0875, -73.5957 |
| Land Area: | 0.443 sq mi |
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Victory Mills is a small hamlet in Saratoga County, New York, with a population of 541 residents in 198 households. The community spans just 0.29 square miles along the Hudson River valley in the Town of Victory. Street names like Schuyler Street, Lafayette Street, Herkimer Street, and Jay Street reference Revolutionary War era figures, fitting for an area near the historic Saratoga battlefield region.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. The Victory Mills post office maintains 207 PO Boxes for 198 local households, a 1.045 adoption rate that indicates the post office serves both the immediate hamlet and surrounding rural areas. Rural and highway contract routes deliver to scattered addresses outside the compact village core, but PO Boxes remain the primary mail option throughout the zone.
With a median age of 37.4 years and median household income of $46,071, Victory Mills is a working-class community. Median home values of $160,700 and a homeownership rate of 67% indicate stable, affordable housing. The community has almost no seasonal vacancy (just 4 of 209 housing units), so this is a year-round residential area rather than a vacation destination.
Mail to Victory Mills addresses can be sent to either street addresses served by rural routes or to PO Box numbers at the Victory Mills post office. Given the PO Box Only Zone designation, residents rely heavily on the local post office for mail pickup and package services.
Street names honor Revolutionary War era figures (Schuyler, Lafayette, Herkimer, Jay), appropriate for a hamlet near Saratoga battlefield region.
ZIP Code 12884 has 541 residents and 198 households (average 2.73 persons per household). The median age is 37.4 years, slightly younger than the state (39.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.8%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0%, 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: | 541Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 538Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,221.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $37,045Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 198Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $148,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.73Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 445 | 397 | 347 | 293 | 293 | 373 | 460 | 539 | 585 | 593 | 669 | 591 | 567 | 538 |
| Decennial Census | 486 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 541 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.4
Male Median Age: 36.5
Female Median Age: 39.5
| 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 | 17 | 24 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 22 | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 39 | 58 | 28 | 27 | 16 | 27 | 50 | 48 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 41 | 35 | 46 | 20 | 13 | 2 | 8 |
| White: | 502 | 96.54% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.38% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 2.12% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.19% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.38% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.38% |
| Total: | 520 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 252 | 46.58% | 36.5 years |
| Females: | 289 | 53.42% | 39.5 years |
| Total: | 541 | 100% | 37.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 517 | 96.10% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 13 | 2.42% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 8 | 1.49% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.49% |
| Total Population: | 538 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 530 | 98.51% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 8 | 1.49% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $37,045, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is down $2,038 (5.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,393. Family households earn a median of $56,563 versus $35,917 for nonfamily households (a difference of $20,646). By gender, male median income is $56,250 and female is $36,797, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $19,453 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.1%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (37.1%).
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 | $39,083 | $42,266 | $41,827 | $47,500 | $46,250 | $55,250 | $43,750 | $58,036 | $53,438 | $49,722 | $40,703 | $45,750 | $46,071 | $37,045 |
| Median Family Income | $39,750 | $44,750 | $48,750 | $54,091 | $54,659 | $70,625 | $58,750 | $85,855 | $88,542 | $51,125 | $50,625 | $58,906 | $62,344 | $56,563 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,833 | $30,357 | $23,333 | $21,250 | $24,583 | $19,000 | $31,667 | $34,792 | $37,969 | $41,875 | $32,083 | $33,553 | $36,047 | $35,917 |
| Median Male Income | $39,792 | $40,909 | $40,391 | $31,964 | $30,893 | $35,536 | $40,469 | $45,750 | $45,795 | $46,979 | $47,500 | $65,208 | $54,688 | $56,250 |
| Median Female Income | $33,125 | $35,114 | $32,000 | $30,833 | $30,469 | $30,536 | $32,708 | $36,250 | $37,625 | $40,885 | $34,250 | $35,500 | $37,027 | $36,797 |
| Employed: | 240 | 58.97% |
| Unemployed: | 17 | 4.18% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 150 | 36.86% |
| Total: | 407 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 20 | 8.33% |
| Service: | 43 | 17.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 42 | 17.50% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 46 | 19.17% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 89 | 37.08% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 240 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $148,200, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $36,300 (32.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,600. The median gross rent is $997, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $226 (29.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.19% (50.00% with a mortgage, 50.00% free-and-clear) and renters 43.81% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.02%, 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 | $111,900 | $108,200 | $120,100 | $114,200 | $105,500 | $104,800 | $127,800 | $127,000 | $129,600 | $123,000 | $141,300 | $156,500 | $160,700 | $148,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 41 | 44.57% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 39 | 42.39% |
| $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: | 12 | 13.04% |
| Total: | 92 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $771 | $817 | $861 | $900 | $944 | $975 | $1,024 | $978 | $993 | $1,030 | $871 | $959 | $984 | $997 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 59 | 28.10% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 59 | 28.10% |
| Renter Occupied: | 92 | 43.81% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 210 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 210 | 88.98% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 26 | 11.02% |
| Total Housing Units: | 236 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 99 | 41.95% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 106 | 44.92% |
| Other Units: | 31 | 13.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 236 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 59.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 22.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 5.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.84%). College enrollment is 20.16%, 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: | 4 | 1.09% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 35 | 9.56% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 241 | 65.85% |
| Some college, no degree: | 30 | 8.20% |
| Associate's degree: | 21 | 5.74% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 26 | 7.10% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 2.46% |
| Total: | 366 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 327 | 89.34% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 35 | 9.56% |
| Private Insurance: | 343 | 51.81% |
| Public Insurance: | 319 | 48.19% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 662 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 662 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.3% | 12.4% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 9.8% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 5.7% | 20.2% | 16.8% | 16.4% | 22.1% |
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: | 5 | 4.03% |
| Kindergarten: | 19 | 15.32% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 68 | 54.84% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 7 | 5.65% |
| College or graduate school: | 25 | 20.16% |
| Total: | 124 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 24 | 19.35% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 94 | 75.81% |
ZIP Code 12884 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 250Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 12884 is located in Saratoga County, New York, within the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10580) and New York's 20th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 870,716 people, about 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 12884. It covers 0.443 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 10580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 870,716Source: Census |
| MSA: | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.443 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 20Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1231.28 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 12884 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 March 1, 2026.