| ZIP Code | 12852 |
|---|---|
| City | Newcomb |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 1,735 ft |
| Latitude | 43.987997 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.133336 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.3 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.11 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 86 (33.5%) |
| Some College | 31 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 33 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 9 (3.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 92 (35.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $221,400 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 663 |
| Vacant Units | 499 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 663 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 499 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
ZIP code 12852 is located in Newcomb, New York, within Essex County. With a population of 381, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.3 years. Economically, 12852 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,000 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12852 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $221,400 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 12852 is primarily White (87.40%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12852 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 12852 in Newcomb, NY is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 381 residents, a median household income of $76,000, and a median home value of $221,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.