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ZIP 12842 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12842

12842 has a population of 952 with a median age of 58.0 yrs (51.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.9%+46% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
9.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.1%-36% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.5%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
30.5%+87% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.5%-42% vs US avg
x
High school
42.2%+61% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.7%-11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.6%-24% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
71.4%+48% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.3%-49% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.8%-44% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
18/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.8%+100% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.5%+59% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 12842

Poverty Rate
5.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.5%+59% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.8%+100% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
13.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.9%-51% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population952
Median age58.0
Poverty rate5.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.9%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born27.8%