Willsboro, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12996
Essex County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,086
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,766
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Willsboro pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12996 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12996 covers 132.0 square miles in Willsboro, Essex County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,086 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12996 reports a modest median household income of $69,766 (25% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,814. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $237,900 (37% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $720; owner occupancy is 84.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 12996 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 12996
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Willsboro, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12996.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12996, Willsboro, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,086
Population
132.0
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12996?
55.0
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
3.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$69,766
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$46,814
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12996 ranks among New York ZIPs
Willsboro, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,766 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,539housing units
1,539
Total Housing Units
875
Occupied Units
664
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,900
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$720
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 12996, employing approximately 375 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,991,000.
52
Businesses
375
Employees
$17.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 21.1% |
| Construction | 9 | 17.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.8% |
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 12996 vs 12936 →
ZIP 12996 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12944
Keeseville (12944)
4,080 residents
- 12996
Willsboro (12996)
2,086 residents
- 12950 929
Lewis (12950)
929 residents
- 12936 599
Essex (12936)
599 residents
- 12924 158
Keeseville (12924)
158 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12996 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12996 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12950
Lewis (12950)
$82,794 median income
- 12936
Essex (12936)
$77,321 median income
- 12944
Keeseville (12944)
$72,207 median income
- 12996
Willsboro (12996)
$69,766 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12996 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12996, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,086 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12996 in?
ZIP code 12996 (Willsboro) 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 12996?
ZIP code 12996 in Willsboro, NY has a population of 2,086 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12996?
The median household income in ZIP 12996 is $69,766, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12996?
The median home value in ZIP 12996 is $237,900, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12996?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12996 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12996?
ZIP code 12996 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 375 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12996?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12996 are: Health care and social assistance (11), Construction (9), Retail trade (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12996?
In ZIP code 12996, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12996?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12996 is 23.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12996?
In ZIP code 12996, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12996?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12996 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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