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12956

New York · 1,271 residents · 9.44 sq mi
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With 1,271 people, ZIP 12956 is a ZIP code in Essex County. At a median age of 52.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 98% of homes are owner-occupied. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $115,200. The foreign-born share is 4%. Among the 23 ZIP codes in Essex County, 12956 ranks 17th by median household income.

$69,692
US average: $82,259
$29,562
US average: $44,673
$115,200
US average: $376,019
16.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
9.44 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
14.0%
Age 65+
32.9%
42.8%
57.2%
2.49 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,101)
Black1.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(53)
Asian1.5%(19)
Other6.3%(80)
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
1.7
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
LOWEST17TH 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 12956?

ZIP code 12956 has about 1,271 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12956?

The typical household in ZIP code 12956 earns about $69,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 12956 expensive?

In ZIP code 12956, the median home is worth about $115,200.

How educated are people in ZIP code 12956?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 12956 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12956?

About 6.8% of people in ZIP code 12956 live below the federal poverty line.

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