US ZIP Code
12977

Ray Brook, NY

Essex County  ·  New York

● Active
👥 1,186 Population ↓ 37% since 2019
🎂 36.4 Median Age ↑ 9% since 2019
🎓 3.6% College Grads
▼ 91% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code12977
CityRay Brook
StateNew York (NY)
CountyEssex County
Area Code518/838
Elevation1,586 ft
Latitude44.296612
Longitude-74.09891
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS36031
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 98.7% (1,170) Female 1.4% (16) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.4%Hispanic: 34.6%Black: 46%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White15.4%
Hispanic34.6%
Black46.0%
Asian0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
2%
18–24
7%
25–44
70%
45–64
18%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.00
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads3.6% ▼ 91% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate249 (40.4%)
Some College319 (51.8%)
Associates26 (4.2%)
Bachelors14 (2.3%)
Graduate Degree8 (1.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 51.8%Associates: 4.2%Bachelors: 2.3%Graduate: 1.3%Edu
HS Grad40.4%
Some College51.8%
Associates4.2%
Bachelors2.3%
Graduate1.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Total Units32
Vacant Units24
Avg HH Size2.00

Income Distribution

Over $200k
100%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
50%
Work From Home
50%

Commute Time

15–30 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%

Summary

Total Units32
Vacant24
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.00
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 12977 is in Ray Brook, NY, in Essex County.
ZIP code 12977 is located in New York (NY).
ZIP code 12977 is in Essex County, NY.
ZIP 12977 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 12977 is 1,186 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 12977

ZIP code 12977 is located in Ray Brook, New York, within Essex County. With a population of 1,186, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.4 years.

The population of 12977 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 46.0%. Residents are less-educated — 3.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average.

A notably high share of workers — 50% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.

Overall, ZIP code 12977 in Ray Brook, NY is characterized as less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.