ZIP Code 12975

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Port Kent · Essex County · New York

Population
265

36/sq mi

Median home value
$94,800

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.3%

Median age 74.5

Land area
7.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12975 in Port Kent, New York has a population of 265. Median home value is $94,800, 66% below the US average. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12975 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.4 square miles in Port Kent, Essex County, New York. The area is home to 265 residents, producing a population density of 36 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 12975 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12975 sits at , while per-capita income is $61,556. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $94,800 (75% below the state average) with median rent at $1,047 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12975 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 74.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 12975 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 12975, Port Kent, 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

265

Population

7.4

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12975?

74.5

Median Age

23.1%

Male

76.9%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
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?

$61,556

Per Capita Income

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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

96

Total Housing Units

64

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

1.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$94,800

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

$1,047

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12975 vs 12911 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12911 Keeseville, NY 36 1.9 mi
12944 Keeseville, NY 4,080 6.8 mi
12972 Peru, NY 6,364 7.3 mi
05486 South Hero, VT 1,654 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12975 in?
ZIP code 12975 (Port Kent) 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 12975?
ZIP code 12975 in Port Kent, NY has a population of 265 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12975?
The median home value in ZIP 12975 is $94,800, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12975?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12975 is White at 84.6%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12975?
In ZIP code 12975, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 12975?
In ZIP code 12975, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Port Kent, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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