| ZIP Code | 12941 |
|---|---|
| City | Jay |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 885 ft |
| Latitude | 44.35493 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.700216 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.0% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 389 (33.4%) |
| Some College | 189 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 88 (7.5%) |
| Bachelors | 113 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 377 (32.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,833 ≈ Avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $200,000 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,092/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,062 |
| Vacant Units | 436 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,062 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 436 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 12941 is located in Jay, New York, within Essex County. With a population of 1,477, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.7 years. Economically, 12941 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,833 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12941 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $200,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,092 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 12941 is primarily White (94.79%). Residents are well-educated — 42.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has declined by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12941 stands at 1.4%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 12941 in Jay, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,477 residents, a median household income of $77,833, and a median home value of $200,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.