12887 ZIP Code, Whitehall, NY
12887 is a ZIP code in Whitehall, New York in Washington County. It covers 90 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 12854, 12819 and 12821. 4,691 people live here in 1,787 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $56,709, well below the New York median of $85,974.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Whitehall, NY
- County: Washington County
- Land area: 90 sq mi
- Population: 4,691
- Median household income: $56,709
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,691 |
| Households | 1,787 |
| Median household income | $56,709 |
| Income per person | $26,403 |
| Median age | 39.1 |
| Homeowners | 73.0% |
| Median home value | $123,400 |
| Median rent | $972 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.2% |
| Broadband internet | 86.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.5% |
| $10–15K | 6.3% |
| $15–25K | 5.8% |
| $25–35K | 14.6% |
| $35–50K | 13.3% |
| $50–75K | 19.8% |
| $75–100K | 16.6% |
| $100–150K | 12.5% |
| $150–200K | 6.7% |
| $200K+ | 1.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.0% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 14.5% |
| 35–44 | 12.7% |
| 45–54 | 8.6% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65–74 | 13.7% |
| 75+ | 5.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 27.8% |
| Owned outright | 31.4% |
| Rented | 21.4% |
| Vacant | 19.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.5% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 10.6% |
| 5–19 units | 1.1% |
| 20+ units | 2.3% |
| Mobile / other | 10.2% |
Businesses in 12887
75 business establishments with 761 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 15
- Manufacturing: 10
- Accommodation and Food Services: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Construction: 5
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 5
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 12854 (6.3 mi)
- 12819 (6.4 mi)
- 12821 (6.4 mi)
- 12837 (6.9 mi)
- 12849 (7.4 mi)
- 12841 (7.7 mi)
- 05764 — East Poultney CDP, VT (8.6 mi)
- 05743 — Benson CDP, VT (10.2 mi)
Areas that include 12887
- Whitehall, NY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Washington County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- New York ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 16: highest share of households with children in Washington County
- No. 2 of 16: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Washington County
- No. 4 of 16: lowest median age in Washington County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 12887, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 12887 in?
- 12887 is a Whitehall, NY mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Whitehall; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 12887 in?
- 12887 is in Washington County.
- What is the population of 12887?
- About 4,691 people (±195), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,966.
- What is the median household income in 12887?
- $56,709 (±$5,966), compared with $85,974 for New York as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 12887?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 12887 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 12887?
- The closest, measured center to center: 12854 (6.3 mi), 12819 (6.4 mi), 12821 (6.4 mi), 12837 (6.9 mi), 12849 (7.4 mi) and 12841 (7.7 mi).
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