Wilmington, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12997
Essex County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,239
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $82,344
- Median income Near-median income area
- $322,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wilmington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12997 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12997 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmington, Essex County, New York, home to just 1,239 residents across 169.7 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12997 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,344 (11% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,127. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $322,600 (15% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,063; 80.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Essex County, so 12997 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 12997
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmington, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12997.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Educational services 3
Educational services
3 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 12997, Wilmington, 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
1,239
Population
169.7
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12997?
43.6
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
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?
$82,344
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$52,127
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12997 ranks among New York ZIPs
Wilmington, 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)
$82,344 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
865housing units
865
Total Housing Units
514
Occupied Units
351
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$322,600
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,063
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 12997, employing approximately 365 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,474,000.
47
Businesses
365
Employees
$12.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 31.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 6.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 6.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 12997 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12946
Lake Placid (12946)
5,492 residents
- 12912 1,998
Au Sable Forks (12912)
1,998 residents
- 12941 1,428
Jay (12941)
1,428 residents
- 12997 1,239
Wilmington (12997)
1,239 residents
- 12942 646
Keene (12942)
646 residents
- 12987 201
Upper Jay (12987)
201 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12997 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12997 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12987
Upper Jay (12987)
$127,083 median income
- 12942
Keene (12942)
$115,000 median income
- 12997
Wilmington (12997)
$82,344 median income
- 12946
Lake Placid (12946)
$77,548 median income
- 12912
Au Sable Forks (12912)
$70,046 median income
- 12941
Jay (12941)
$68,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12997 ranks #3 of 6 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 12997, 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 (1,239 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 12997 in?
ZIP code 12997 (Wilmington) 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 12997?
ZIP code 12997 in Wilmington, NY has a population of 1,239 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12997?
The median household income in ZIP 12997 is $82,344, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12997?
The median home value in ZIP 12997 is $322,600, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12997?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12997 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12997?
ZIP code 12997 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 365 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12997?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12997 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Construction (9), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12997?
In ZIP code 12997, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% 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 12997?
In ZIP code 12997, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12997?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12997 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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