ZIP Code 12950

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Source:

Lewis · Essex County · New York

Population
929

8/sq mi

Median income
$82,794

▲ 9% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$167,700

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.1%

Median age 52.3

Land area
122.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12950 in Lewis, New York has a population of 929. The median household income is $82,794, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $167,700, 40% below the US average. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12950 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 122.2 square miles in Lewis, Essex County, New York. The area is home to 929 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 12950 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12950 sits at $82,794 (10% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,402. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $167,700 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $1,135 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12950 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, 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 12950 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 12950, Lewis, 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

929

Population

122.2

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12950?

52.3

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$82,794

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$38,402

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

378

Total Housing Units

320

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

1.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$167,700

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$1,135

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 12950, employing approximately 87 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,317,000.

19

Businesses

87

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 7 36.8%
Retail trade 4 21.1%

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 12950 vs 12932 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12932 Elizabethtown, NY 1,236 7.6 mi
12941 Jay, NY 1,428 6.9 mi
12996 Willsboro, NY 2,086 7.7 mi
12944 Keeseville, NY 4,080 9.7 mi
12993 Westport, NY 1,623 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12950 in?
ZIP code 12950 (Lewis) 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 12950?
ZIP code 12950 in Lewis, NY has a population of 929 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12950?
The median household income in ZIP 12950 is $82,794, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12950?
The median home value in ZIP 12950 is $167,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12950?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12950 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12950?
ZIP code 12950 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 87 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12950?
In ZIP code 12950, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 12950?
In ZIP code 12950, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12950?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12950 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lewis, 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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