| ZIP Code | 12932 |
|---|---|
| City | Elizabethtown |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 623 ft |
| Latitude | 44.214405 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.608948 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.79 |
| Below Poverty | 10.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 51.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 301 (32%) |
| Some College | 54 (5.7%) |
| Associates | 99 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 150 (15.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 335 (35.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,801 ▼ 19% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,900 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $766/mo |
| Total Units | 872 |
| Vacant Units | 273 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 872 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 273 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
ZIP code 12932 is located in Elizabethtown, New York, within Essex County. With a population of 1,183, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.5 years. Economically, 12932 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,801 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12932 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $175,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $766 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 12932 is primarily White (91.04%). Residents are well-educated — 51.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.4%.
The unemployment rate in 12932 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 12932 in Elizabethtown, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,183 residents, a median household income of $61,801, and a median home value of $175,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.