ZIP Code 12977

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Ray Brook · Essex County · New York

Population
1,753

76/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
1.7%

Median age 38.7

Land area
23.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12977 in Ray Brook, New York has a population of 1,753. 1.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12977 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.2 square miles in Ray Brook, Essex County, New York. The area is home to 1,753 residents, producing a population density of 76 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 12977 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12977 sits at , while per-capita income is $2,459. 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 12977 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, 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 12977 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 12977, Ray Brook, 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

1,753

Population

23.2

Area (sq mi)

76

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12977?

38.7

Median Age

98.4%

Male

1.6%

Female

28.4%

Foreign-Born

White 40.9%
African American 48.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%

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?

$2,459

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 43.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.7%

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

What does housing look like?

33

Total Housing Units

10

Occupied Units

23

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)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 12977, employing approximately 89 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,518,000.

14

Businesses

89

Employees

$4.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 28.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 21.4%

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 12977 vs 12946 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12946 Lake Placid, NY 5,492 5.9 mi
12983 Saranac Lake, NY 7,494 6.7 mi
12913 Bloomingdale, NY 1,157 10.2 mi
12939 Gabriels, NY 205 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12977 in?
ZIP code 12977 (Ray Brook) 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 12977?
ZIP code 12977 in Ray Brook, NY has a population of 1,753 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12977?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12977 is African American at 48.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12977?
ZIP code 12977 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 89 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12977?
In ZIP code 12977, 43.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Ray Brook, 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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