ZIP Code 12872

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Severance · Essex County · New York

Population
31

39/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Land area
0.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12872 in Severance, New York has a population of 31. 0

ZIP code 12872 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.8 square miles in Severance, Essex County, New York. The area is home to 31 residents, producing a population density of 39 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 12872 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12872 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at 50.0% and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12872 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is , and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 12872 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 12872, Severance, 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

31

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12872?

Median Age

0.0%

Male

100.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.0%
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 50.0%
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?

50.0%

Poverty Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

67

Total Housing Units

11

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12872 vs 12870 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12870 Schroon Lake, NY 1,509 2.7 mi
12858 Paradox, NY 59 3.3 mi
12808 Adirondack, NY 306 8.7 mi
12855 North Hudson, NY 259 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12872 in?
ZIP code 12872 (Severance) 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 12872?
ZIP code 12872 in Severance, NY has a population of 31 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12872?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12872 is Two or More Ethnicities at 50.0%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12872?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12872 is 50.0% 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 Severance, 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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