ZIP Code 12964

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New Russia · Essex County · New York

Population
161

2/sq mi

Median income
$99,688

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$265,000

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.3%

Median age 62.9

Land area
89.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12964 in New Russia, New York has a population of 161. The median household income is $99,688, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $265,000, 5% below the US average. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12964 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.4 square miles in New Russia, Essex County, New York. The area is home to 161 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 12964 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12964 sits at $99,688 (8% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $63,681. The poverty rate stands at 23.3% and the unemployment rate at 27.3%. On housing, the median home value is $265,000 (30% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12964 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.9, 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 12964 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 12964, New Russia, 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

161

Population

89.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12964?

62.9

Median Age

57.5%

Male

42.5%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
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 2.7%

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?

$99,688

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$63,681

Per Capita Income

23.3%

Poverty Rate

27.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

86

Total Housing Units

35

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$265,000

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

1948

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
12932 Elizabethtown, NY 1,236 4.9 mi
12998 Witherbee, NY 526 4.6 mi
12961 Moriah Center, NY 180 7.0 mi
12956 Mineville, NY 1,259 7.3 mi
12960 Moriah, NY 1,148 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12964 in?
ZIP code 12964 (New Russia) 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 12964?
ZIP code 12964 in New Russia, NY has a population of 161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12964?
The median household income in ZIP 12964 is $99,688, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12964?
The median home value in ZIP 12964 is $265,000, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12964?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12964 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12964?
In ZIP code 12964, 44.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 12964?
In ZIP code 12964, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12964?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12964 is 23.3% 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 New Russia, 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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