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12942

New York · 450 residents · 52.4 sq mi
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ZIP 12942 is home to 450 people in Essex County. The median age is 57.7, about 19 years above the US median. This is an unusually credentialed place: 58% of adults have a four-year degree. 90% of homes are owner-occupied. That is roughly 60% ahead of the Essex County median. Getting to work takes 43 minutes on average. Among the 23 ZIP codes in Essex County, 12942 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$115,000
US average: $82,259
$74,367
US average: $44,673
$590,400
US average: $376,019
58.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
52.4 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
4.0%
Age 65+
37.1%
54.4%
45.6%
1.72 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(412)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian6.2%(28)
Other1.8%(8)
20
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Essex County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 23HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
12851$73,750
12852$108,750
12855$77,292
12857$68,500
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 12942?

ZIP code 12942 has about 450 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12942?

The typical household in ZIP code 12942 earns about $115,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 12942 expensive?

In ZIP code 12942, the median home is worth about $590,400, and the typical rent is about $1,713 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 12942?

About 58.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 12942 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12942?

About 1.6% of people in ZIP code 12942 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024