ZIP Code 12858

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Paradox · Essex County · New York

Population
59

2/sq mi

Median income
$124,167

▲ 63% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$333,300

▲ 20% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
49.6%

Median age 65.7

Land area
25.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12858 in Paradox, New York has a population of 59. The median household income is $124,167, which is 63% above the national average. Median home value is $333,300, 20% above the US average. 49.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12858 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.7 square miles in Paradox, Essex County, New York. The area is home to 59 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 12858 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12858 sits at $124,167 (34% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $89,529. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $333,300 (12% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12858 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 12858 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 12858, Paradox, 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

59

Population

25.7

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 12858?

65.7

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$124,167

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$89,529

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.6%

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

What does housing look like?

320

Total Housing Units

72

Occupied Units

248

Vacant Units

1.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$333,300

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

1944

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
12872 Severance, NY 31 3.3 mi
12870 Schroon Lake, NY 1,509 5.8 mi
12928 Crown Point, NY 2,028 7.9 mi
12855 North Hudson, NY 259 9.2 mi
12960 Moriah, NY 1,148 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12858 in?
ZIP code 12858 (Paradox) 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 12858?
ZIP code 12858 in Paradox, NY has a population of 59 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12858?
The median household income in ZIP 12858 is $124,167, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12858?
The median home value in ZIP 12858 is $333,300, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12858?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12858 is White at 96.6%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12858?
In ZIP code 12858, 82.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Paradox, 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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