Elizabethtown, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12932
Essex County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,236
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,771
- Median income Below-median income area
- $183,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elizabethtown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12932 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12932 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York, home to just 1,236 residents across 164.8 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12932 reports a modest median household income of $56,771 (39% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,073. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $183,900 (51% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $769; owner occupancy is 80.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 12932 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 12932
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabethtown, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12932.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12932, Elizabethtown, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,236
Population
164.8
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12932?
54.4
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
1.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$56,771
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$43,073
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12932 ranks among New York ZIPs
Elizabethtown, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,771 12th percentile higher than 12% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
934housing units
934
Total Housing Units
657
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
1.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,900
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$769
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 12932, employing approximately 741 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,176,000.
55
Businesses
741
Employees
$47.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 25.4% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 16.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12932 vs 12964 →
ZIP 12932 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12993
Westport (12993)
1,623 residents
- 12941
Jay (12941)
1,428 residents
- 12956
Mineville (12956)
1,259 residents
- 12932
Elizabethtown (12932)
1,236 residents
- 12950
Lewis (12950)
929 residents
- 12998 526
Witherbee (12998)
526 residents
- 12964 161
New Russia (12964)
161 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12932 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12932 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12964
New Russia (12964)
$99,688 median income
- 12950
Lewis (12950)
$82,794 median income
- 12993
Westport (12993)
$80,139 median income
- 12956
Mineville (12956)
$69,692 median income
- 12941
Jay (12941)
$68,625 median income
- 12932
Elizabethtown (12932)
$56,771 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12932 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12932, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,236 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12932 in?
ZIP code 12932 (Elizabethtown) 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 12932?
ZIP code 12932 in Elizabethtown, NY has a population of 1,236 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12932?
The median household income in ZIP 12932 is $56,771, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12932?
The median home value in ZIP 12932 is $183,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12932?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12932 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12932?
ZIP code 12932 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 741 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12932?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12932 are: Health care and social assistance (14), Retail trade (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12932?
In ZIP code 12932, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 12932?
In ZIP code 12932, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12932?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12932 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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