| ZIP Code | 12936 |
|---|---|
| City | Essex |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 308 ft |
| Latitude | 44.285062 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.40145 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.9 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.8% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 103 (20%) |
| Some College | 109 (21.2%) |
| Associates | 51 (9.9%) |
| Bachelors | 32 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 214 (41.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,843 ≈ Avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $221,600 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,050/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 646 |
| Vacant Units | 331 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 646 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 331 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 12936 is located in Essex, New York, within Essex County. With a population of 693, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.9 years. Economically, 12936 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,843 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12936 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $221,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,050 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 12936 is primarily White (95.38%). Residents are well-educated — 47.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.7%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12936 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 12936 in Essex, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 693 residents, a median household income of $73,843, and a median home value of $221,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.