🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

12865

Salem

ZIP Code 12865 is a standard zip code serving Salem, Salem, New York (NY), in Washington County, United States. It has an estimated population of 3,663 with a median household income of $53,250. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Washington
City: Salem
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 43.182800
Longitude: -73.332700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 72.35 mi²
Water Area: 0.34 mi²
Population Density: 51.0 people per mi² (40th percentile)
Bounding Box: 43.308430°N, 43.112791°S, -73.258697°E, -73.427618°W

With 3,663 residents spread across 72.35 square miles, this area has a population density of 51.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

3,663

Population

50th percentile

$53,250

Median Income

60th percentile

$135,800

Median Home Value

50th percentile

72.35 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 12865 is $53,250, and the median home value is $135,800.

Housing

1,819

Total Units

1,485

Occupied Units

81.6%

Occupancy Rate

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