Keene Valley, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12943
Essex County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 459
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $228,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 49.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Keene Valley pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12943 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12943 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Keene Valley, Essex County, New York, home to just 459 residents across 270.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 12943, but per-capita income is $36,741. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $228,400 (40% below the average New York ZIP); owner occupancy is 68.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 12943 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 12943
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Keene Valley, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12943.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 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 12943, Keene Valley, 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
459
Population
270.0
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12943?
61.8
Median Age
23.5%
Male
76.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$36,741
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
411housing units
411
Total Housing Units
115
Occupied Units
296
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,400
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 12943, employing approximately 176 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,937,000.
27
Businesses
176
Employees
$8.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 25.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 18.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 14.8% |
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 12943 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12942
Keene (12942)
646 residents
- 12943
Keene Valley (12943)
459 residents
- 12855
North Hudson (12855)
259 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12943 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12943 in?
ZIP code 12943 (Keene Valley) 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 12943?
ZIP code 12943 in Keene Valley, NY has a population of 459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12943?
The median home value in ZIP 12943 is $228,400, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12943?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12943 is White at 85.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12943?
ZIP code 12943 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12943?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12943 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Retail trade (5), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12943?
In ZIP code 12943, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.3% 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 12943?
In ZIP code 12943, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12943?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12943 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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