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ZIP Code 12936 — undefined, NY Demographics & Data

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

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
693
Median Income
$73,843
-2% vs US avg
Home Value
$221,600
-36% vs US avg
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
57.9 yrs
+49% vs US avg
City
N/A
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman
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Location
Coordinates
44.2851, -73.4014
Elevation
180 ft
Land Area
30.8 sq mi
Water Area
0.1 sq mi (0% water)

At a glance

Population
693
Density
N/A
Median income
$73,843
-2% vs US avg
Home value
$221,600
-36% vs US avg
Median rent
N/A
Timezone

Overview of ZIP Code 12936

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What to know about ZIP 12936

ZIP code 12936 covers NY in Essex County with a population of about 693.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 57.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 518, 838; U.S. House district NY-21; the BURLINGTON - PLATTSBURGH media market.

Local search focus: Retirement

NY fits a retirement-oriented profile (older median age or known retirement-community context). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Income and economy in NY

Median household income in ZIP 12936 is about $73,843 — about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 12.7%; unemployment rate near 6.0%; 41.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 7.9 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Agriculture; about 16.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.6 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 12936

Median home value is about $221,600 — about 36% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 84.8% (about 19.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 12936 in NY, a household would need roughly $61,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,423. That sits below the local median household income ($73,843), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for NY as Relatively Low (composite score 62.7), which is near the middle of the national distribution. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (76.9) and hurricane (65.7). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for NY show little to no average snow.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 30 for ZIP 12936 (NY) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport BTV (17.8 miles (28.6 km)) · Champlain College (16.3 miles (26.2 km)) · Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (62.4 miles (100.3 km)) · VA: Westport (7.6 miles (12.3 km))

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