What city is ZIP code 12865?

ZIP code 12865 is in Salem, NY (Washington County).

What county is ZIP code 12865 in?

ZIP code 12865 is mostly in Washington County, New York.

How many people live in ZIP code 12865?

About 3,356 people live in the 12865 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 12865

Salem, NY, Washington County

Population

3,356

Land area

72.3sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Salem

ZIP 12865 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 12865 at a glance

ZIP 12865 (Salem) is 89% less dense than New York as a whole.
The median household income is $71,983, 16% below the New York median of $85,974.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,900 (54% below New York) and median rent is $955 a month.

Local data for ZIP 12865

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 12865, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$71,983

Poverty rate

17.2%

Median home value

$192,900

Median rent

$955/mo

Homeownership

88.6%

Bachelor's or higher

27.5%

Median age

50.1

Average commute

30.5 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

344

$17.1M annual payroll

PPP loans

$3.3M

70 loans

Campaign donations

$12.3K

54% D, 23% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 12865, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

1,425

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

110

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 11°F

46.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 12865, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.2%

U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.4%

U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 12865?: ZIP code 12865 is in Salem, NY (Washington County).
What county is ZIP code 12865 in?: ZIP code 12865 is mostly in Washington County, New York.
How many people live in ZIP code 12865?: About 3,356 people live in the 12865 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.