Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 11.6% ▲ 16% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 197 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,968 (31.1%) |
| Some College | 3,543 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 2,894 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 3,031 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,965 (31.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,495 ▼ 8% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $221,786 ▼ 20% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $928/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 24,954 |
| Vacant Units | 9,370 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Essex County is located in New York and encompasses 31 ZIP codes spanning 30 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 35,782 residents. With a median age of 49.01, it is a mature county.
Essex County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,494 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.6% is above the national average.
Housing in Essex County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $221,786 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $928. Homeownership rates are high at 79.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Essex County are primarily White (91.56%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Essex County, NY is a solidly middle-class area in New York. The 31 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12913 | Bloomingdale | 1,128 | $71,083 | $192,700 | $525 | 10.9% | 52.3% |
| 12928 | Crown Point | 1,805 | $79,890 | $155,400 | $827 | 10.2% | 24.8% |
| 12932 | Elizabethtown | 1,183 | $61,801 | $175,900 | $766 | 5.6% | 51.5% |
| 12936 | Essex | 693 | $73,843 | $221,600 | $1,050 | 6.0% | 47.8% |
| 12941 | Jay | 1,477 | $77,833 | $200,000 | $1,092 | 1.4% | 42.0% |
| 12942 | Keene | 462 | $113,750 | $427,300 | $1,583 | 1.6% | 61.8% |
| 12943 | Keene Valley | 293 | $54,943 | $222,400 | $1,575 | 0.0% | 46.6% |
| 12944 | Keeseville | 4,043 | $70,375 | $150,900 | $1,070 | 5.6% | 36.9% |
| 12946 | Lake Placid | 4,805 | $78,261 | $443,800 | $982 | 1.0% | 57.9% |
| 12950 | Lewis | 701 | $74,375 | $146,200 | $1,148 | 2.5% | 26.0% |
| 12851 | Minerva | 304 | $77,969 | $129,800 | — | 2.6% | 31.1% |
| 12956 | Mineville | 1,538 | $67,526 | $117,400 | — | 0.0% | 27.1% |
| 12960 | Moriah | 995 | $61,443 | $140,300 | — | 0.0% | 62.1% |
| 12964 | New Russia | 46 | $79,063 | — | — | 100.0% | 48.5% |
| 12852 | Newcomb | 381 | $76,000 | $221,400 | — | 4.6% | 39.3% |
| 12855 | North Hudson | 198 | $67,955 | $157,500 | — | 9.3% | 43.5% |
| 12857 | Olmstedville | 613 | $63,935 | $187,500 | $746 | 0.0% | 43.0% |
| 12858 | Paradox | 167 | $151,875 | $346,300 | — | 0.0% | 45.0% |
| 12974 | Port Henry | 1,545 | $43,832 | $154,900 | — | 9.7% | 34.4% |
| 12870 | Schroon Lake | 1,770 | $65,326 | $255,200 | $760 | 1.6% | 48.6% |
| 12883 | Ticonderoga | 4,781 | $67,532 | $162,300 | $848 | 5.9% | 39.2% |
| 12987 | Upper Jay | 188 | $111,083 | $223,700 | — | 0.0% | 64.1% |
| 12993 | Westport | 1,730 | $64,688 | $193,500 | $952 | 16.8% | 45.0% |
| 12996 | Willsboro | 1,937 | $64,306 | $234,600 | $692 | 4.2% | 51.5% |
| 12997 | Wilmington | 1,280 | $80,568 | $272,800 | $1,095 | 1.9% | 45.3% |
| 12998 | Witherbee | 334 | $41,411 | — | — | 0.0% | 23.7% |