ZIP Code 12190

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Source:

Wells · Hamilton County · New York

Population
674

2/sq mi

Median income
$74,286

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$268,600

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.6%

Median age 59.8

Land area
449.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12190 in Wells, New York has a population of 674. The median household income is $74,286, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $268,600, 3% below the US average. 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12190 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 449.3 square miles in Wells, Hamilton County, New York. The area is home to 674 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12190 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12190 sits at $74,286 (20% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,592. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $268,600 (29% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12190 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 12190 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12190, Wells, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

674

Population

449.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12190?

59.8

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$74,286

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$38,592

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

785

Total Housing Units

278

Occupied Units

507

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.7%
Renter 8.3%

$268,600

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 12190, employing approximately 83 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,289,000.

3

Businesses

83

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12190 in?
ZIP code 12190 (Wells) is located in Hamilton County, New York. Hamilton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hamilton-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12190?
ZIP code 12190 in Wells, NY has a population of 674 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12190?
The median household income in ZIP 12190 is $74,286, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12190?
The median home value in ZIP 12190 is $268,600, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12190?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12190 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12190?
ZIP code 12190 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 83 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12190?
In ZIP code 12190, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12190?
In ZIP code 12190, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12190?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12190 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wells, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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