ZIP code 12856
Where is ZIP code 12856?
North River, New York
Warren County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 12856 belongs to North River, New York in Warren County. 12856 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the North River post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 518 and 838. About 260 people live in the 12856 area, where the median household income is $59,200. The closest ZIP codes are 12853 (North Creek, 5.4 mi east), 12851 (Minerva, 6.5 mi northeast) and 12811 (Bakers Mills, 8.1 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 12856 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | North River |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Warren County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| Coordinates | 43.7237, -74.0873 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 128 |
Population and income in 12856
| Population | 260 · lower than 88% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4 · lower than 99% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.1 years · lower than 86% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 23% / 77% |
| Median household income | $59,200 · lower than 85% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $45,282 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 70% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $243,400 · lower than 51% of New York ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 351 |
| Households | 158 (1.65 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 59% / 41% |
| Land area | 64.22 sq mi (plus 1.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12856. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12856
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12853 | North Creek, NY | 5.4 mi E | Standard |
| 12851 | Minerva, NY | 6.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 12811 | Bakers Mills, NY | 8.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 12857 | Olmstedville, NY | 8.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 12842 | Indian Lake, NY | 9.8 mi W | Standard |
| 12886 | Wevertown, NY | 9.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 12862 | Riparius, NY | 10.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 12864 | Sabael, NY | 10.9 mi W | Standard |
| 12843 | Johnsburg, NY | 12.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 12860 | Pottersville, NY | 13.4 mi E | Standard |
| 12817 | Chestertown, NY | 15 mi E | Standard |
| 12808 | Adirondack, NY | 15.2 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12856 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12856
PO BOX 123
NORTH RIVER NY 12856
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12856-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12856?
- 12856 is a North River, New York ZIP code.
- What county is 12856 in?
- ZIP code 12856 is in Warren County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12856 in?
- 12856 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12856?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12856 use area codes 518 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12856?
- About 260 people live in ZIP code 12856, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12856?
- The median household income in 12856 is $59,200 a year, lower than 85% of New York ZIP codes.
- Can I use 12856 for a street address?
- No. 12856 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in North River use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 12856?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12856 are 12853 (North Creek, 5.4 miles), 12851 (Minerva, 6.5 miles), 12811 (Bakers Mills, 8.1 miles) and 12857 (Olmstedville, 8.6 miles).