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Essex County, NY Demographics & ZIP Codes
Essex County, New York demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 29 ZIP codes — population 34,654 — avg. income $74,783 — avg. home value $209,904. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
34,654
Median household income (avg.)
$74,783
100% of U.S. median
Average home value
$209,904
60% of U.S. median
Average rent
$841
72% of U.S. median
Essex County demographics
Essex County, New York covers 29 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 34,654.
Median household income in Essex County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Essex County, New York is about $74,783 — about 17% below the NY ZIP average ($90,084), and about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 12858 is near the top at about $151,875, while 12998 (Witherbee) is near the bottom at about $41,411.
Housing in Essex County
For housing in Essex County, New York, the average median home value is about $209,904 and the average median rent is about $841.
The most populous ZIP is 12946 (Lake Placid) with about 4,805 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Essex County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12946 | Lake Placid | Essex County | NY | 4,805 | $78,261 | $443,800 |
| 12883 | Ticonderoga | Essex County | NY | 4,781 | $67,532 | $162,300 |
| 12944 | Keeseville | Essex County | NY | 4,043 | $70,375 | $150,900 |
| 12996 | Willsboro Point | Essex County | NY | 1,937 | $64,306 | $234,600 |
| 12928 | — | Essex County | NY | 1,805 | $79,890 | $155,400 |
| 12870 | Schroon Lake | Essex County | NY | 1,770 | $65,326 | $255,200 |
| 12993 | Westport | Essex County | NY | 1,730 | $64,688 | $193,500 |
| 12974 | Port Henry | Essex County | NY | 1,545 | $43,832 | $154,900 |
| 12956 | Mineville | Essex County | NY | 1,538 | $67,526 | $117,400 |
| 12941 | — | Essex County | NY | 1,477 | $77,833 | $200,000 |
| 12997 | Wilmington | Essex County | NY | 1,280 | $80,568 | $272,800 |
| 12977 | — | Essex County | NY | 1,186 | — | — |
| 12932 | Elizabethtown | Essex County | NY | 1,183 | $61,801 | $175,900 |
| 12960 | — | Essex County | NY | 995 | $61,443 | $140,300 |
| 12950 | — | Essex County | NY | 701 | $74,375 | $146,200 |
| 12936 | — | Essex County | NY | 693 | $73,843 | $221,600 |
| 12857 | — | Essex County | NY | 613 | $63,935 | $187,500 |
| 12942 | — | Essex County | NY | 462 | $113,750 | $427,300 |
| 12852 | — | Essex County | NY | 381 | $76,000 | $221,400 |
| 12998 | Witherbee | Essex County | NY | 334 | $41,411 | — |
| 12851 | — | Essex County | NY | 304 | $77,969 | $129,800 |
| 12943 | — | Essex County | NY | 293 | $54,943 | $222,400 |
| 12855 | — | Essex County | NY | 198 | $67,955 | $157,500 |
| 12987 | — | Essex County | NY | 188 | $111,083 | $223,700 |
| 12858 | — | Essex County | NY | 167 | $151,875 | $346,300 |
| 12975 | — | Essex County | NY | 107 | — | $97,000 |
| 12961 | — | Essex County | NY | 92 | — | — |
| 12964 | — | Essex County | NY | 46 | $79,063 | — |
| 12872 | — | Essex County | NY | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Essex County?
Essex County, New York has a combined ZIP-area population of about 34,654 across 29 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Essex County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Essex County, New York is about $74,783, about 17% below the state ZIP average ($90,084), and near the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $209,904. Among ZIPs with data, 12858 is near the top ($151,875) and 12998 (Witherbee) is near the bottom ($41,411).
How many ZIP codes are in Essex County?
Essex County, New York includes 29 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Essex County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Essex County, New York with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.