ZIP Code 12852

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Newcomb · Essex County · New York

Population
436

1/sq mi

Median income
$108,750

▲ 43% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$254,800

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.9%

Median age 59.1

Land area
311.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12852 in Newcomb, New York has a population of 436. The median household income is $108,750, which is 43% above the national average. Median home value is $254,800, 8% below the US average. 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12852 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 311.4 square miles in Newcomb, Essex County, New York. The area is home to 436 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 12852 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12852 sits at $108,750 (18% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $47,206. The poverty rate stands at 2.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $254,800 (33% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12852 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 12852 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 12852, Newcomb, 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

436

Population

311.4

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12852?

59.1

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$108,750

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$47,206

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

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

What does housing look like?

687

Total Housing Units

210

Occupied Units

477

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$254,800

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 12852, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $542,000.

12

Businesses

22

Employees

$542K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 25.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
12851 Minerva, NY 366 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12852 in?
ZIP code 12852 (Newcomb) is located in Essex County, New York. Essex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/essex-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12852?
ZIP code 12852 in Newcomb, NY has a population of 436 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12852?
The median household income in ZIP 12852 is $108,750, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12852?
The median home value in ZIP 12852 is $254,800, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12852?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12852 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12852?
ZIP code 12852 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12852?
In ZIP code 12852, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 12852?
In ZIP code 12852, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12852?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12852 is 2.3% 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 Newcomb, NY

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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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