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Salem CDP, NY

ZIP 12865 — 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 12865

12865 has a population of 3,353 with a median age of 47.3 yrs (50.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
90.5%+47% vs US avg
x
Black
3.6%-71% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.4%-87% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.7%-33% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.9%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
21.4%+31% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.6%-13% vs US avg
x
High school
28.3%+8% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
27.9%-17% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.6%
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
14.4%+25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.2%-70% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.2%+576% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 12865

Poverty Rate
14.4%+25% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.2%-70% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.9%-51% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.6%-9% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.2%+576% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,353
Median age47.3
Poverty rate14.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White90.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Black3.6%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born4.2%