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Population and households in ZIP 12996
Household size in ZIP 12996
| Period | ZIP 12996 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.22 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 12996 is a place of small households, averaging 2.12 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 12996
| Period | ZIP 12996 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 12996 skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 52.0 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 12996
| Period | ZIP 12996 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 12996 than nationally: 14.0%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 12996
Renters in ZIP 12996
| Period | ZIP 12996 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 12996 is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 75.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 12996
| Period | ZIP 12996 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 43.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 12996: 33.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 12996
| Period | ZIP 12996 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 12996 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 12996
| Period | ZIP 12996 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $649 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $729 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $914 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $701 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$52 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 12996 runs $701 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 36.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 12996
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 12996
| Period | ZIP 12996 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 12996 (30.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 12996
| Period | ZIP 12996 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.0% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 12996: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 12996
| Period | ZIP 12996 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 12996 has been low: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 12996 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 12996 | 2.12 | 55.2 | 14.0% | 15.6% | 33.5% | 1952 | $701 | 30.2% | 94.9% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 12936 | 2.13 | 53.5 | 7.0% | 18.4% | 40.7% | 1938 | $780 | 40.8% | 95.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 05482 | 2.35 | 51.1 | 14.0% | 30.0% | 10.1% | 1984 | $2,037 | 71.4% | 99.2% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 05445 | 2.27 | 50.3 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 13.2% | 1980 | $1,771 | 66.5% | 98.5% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 12950 | 1.94 | 52.3 | 7.2% | 18.0% | 19.5% | 1980 | $985 | 29.1% | 88.7% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 12944 | 2.51 | 43.6 | 10.9% | 20.6% | 22.7% | 1974 | $1,060 | 27.1% | 91.5% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 12924 | 2.41 | 50.1 | 1.8% | 30.5% | 5.0% | 1984 | $854 | 12.3% | 86.8% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 05401 | 2.02 | 29.6 | 7.0% | 67.6% | 4.4% | 1956 | $1,649 | 64.1% | 95.5% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 05403 | 2.22 | 36.5 | 7.3% | 39.4% | 2.8% | 1992 | $1,985 | 69.2% | 98.7% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 05405 | 1.36 | 18.9 | 0.9% | 100.0% | 1.4% | 1974 | $1,700 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 05473 | 2.41 | 46.6 | 4.2% | 9.5% | 13.3% | 1979 | $1,489 | 50.6% | 96.6% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 12996. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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