12974 ZIP Code – Port Henry, New York
ZIP code 12974 is a small ZIP code located in Port Henry, New York, within Essex County with a population of approximately 2,054 residents. At $53,827, the median household income here runs below the New York average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $143,800 is well below the national average, with 71.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing), 27% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 9.7%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the U.S. average. About 20.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 62.3, above the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 12956, 12960, 12961.
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ZIP 12974 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12974 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,054 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $143k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 62.3 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.7% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.3% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12956 – Mineville
- 12960 – Moriah
- 12961 – Moriah Center
- 12998 – Witherbee
- 12928 – Crown Point
- 05734 – Bridport
- 05491 – Vergennes
- 12993 – Westport
- 12964 – New Russia
- 12932 – Elizabethtown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12956 | MINEVILLE | 1,248 | $56,824 |
| 12960 | MORIAH | 900 | $58,162 |
| 12961 | MORIAH CENTER | 97 | Not provided |
| 12998 | WITHERBEE | 294 | $38,125 |
| 12928 | CROWN POINT | 1,869 | $71,571 |