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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
$56,771
Median income
$183,900
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $43,073. Poverty here runs at 14.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $183,900 (51% below the state average), median rent at $769 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. To put 12932 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Essex County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 12932?

54.4

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

$43,073

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 12932 ranks nationally

Elizabethtown, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,771 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

934

Total Housing Units

657

Occupied Units

277

Vacant Units

1.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$183,900

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12932 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12932 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12964 New Russia, NY 161 4.9 mi
12950 Lewis, NY 929 7.6 mi
12993 Westport, NY 1,623 7.0 mi
12998 Witherbee, NY 526 9.0 mi
12956 Mineville, NY 1,259 10.1 mi
12941 Jay, NY 1,428 11.1 mi

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Pop: 5,492
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Pop: 5,025
12944 standard
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Pop: 4,080
12996 standard
Willsboro, NY
Pop: 2,086
12928 standard
Crown Point, NY
Pop: 2,028
12977 standard
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Pop: 1,753

Related Areas

Essex County Elizabethtown, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.