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12946

New York · 4,872 residents · 137 sq mi
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ZIP 12946 is home to 4,872 people in Essex County. The median age is 45.2, about 6 years above the US median. About 48% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The average commute runs 14 minutes. Density works out to 36 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 7%. Among the 23 ZIP codes in Essex County, 12946 ranks 10th by median household income.

$77,548
US average: $82,259
$57,268
US average: $44,673
$467,000
US average: $376,019
47.6%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
137 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
14.5%
Age 65+
22.9%
49.5%
50.5%
1.80 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(4,545)
Black1.6%(76)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(54)
Asian0.7%(35)
Other3.3%(162)
16
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
6.0
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
LOWEST10TH 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 12946?

ZIP code 12946 has about 4,872 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12946?

The typical household in ZIP code 12946 earns about $77,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 12946 expensive?

In ZIP code 12946, the median home is worth about $467,000, and the typical rent is about $1,131 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 12946?

About 47.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 12946 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12946?

About 9.6% of people in ZIP code 12946 live below the federal poverty line.

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