ZIP Code 12961

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Moriah Center · Essex County · New York

Population
180

17/sq mi

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

New York

ZIP code 12961 in Moriah Center, New York has a population of 180. 0

ZIP code 12961 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.3 square miles in Moriah Center, Essex County, New York. The area is home to 180 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 12961 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12961 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. 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 12961 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 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 12961 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 12961, Moriah Center, 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

180

Population

10.3

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12961?

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

22

Total Housing Units

11

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12961 vs 12960 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12960 Moriah, NY 1,148 2.0 mi
12998 Witherbee, NY 526 2.4 mi
12974 Port Henry, NY 1,599 3.9 mi
12956 Mineville, NY 1,259 3.7 mi
12928 Crown Point, NY 2,028 7.4 mi
12964 New Russia, NY 161 7.0 mi
12993 Westport, NY 1,623 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12961 in?
ZIP code 12961 (Moriah Center) 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 12961?
ZIP code 12961 in Moriah Center, NY has a population of 180 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12961?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12961 is White at 100.0%.

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Official Data Resources for Moriah Center, 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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