The 12821 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Comstock, NY (Washington County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 2,869. An estimated 6.4% of residents in the 12821 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 36.8 years.
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In ZIP Code 12821, 66.8% of the population graduated high school, while 3.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 12.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.5% in this Washington County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 12.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 20.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 46.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.0% |
| Associate's degree | 2.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12821 are younger than average. The median age of 36.8 years in ZIP Code 12821 is approximately 3.41% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 98.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 6.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.0% of the population in 12821 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 18.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 12821 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 18.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 21.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 18.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 18.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 2.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.2% |
| 85 years and over | 0.7% |
Regarding household income, approximately 44.9% of the population in 12821 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 12821 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 44.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12821, 95.3% is one race, while 4.7% are two or more races. Approximately 25.5% of 12821 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12821 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (54.5%), followed by White (41.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41.1% |
| Black or African American | 54.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 7.0% |
In ZIP Code 12821, 81.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 16.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Washington County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 81.1% |
| Spanish | 16.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.8% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12821, an estimated 33.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 28.2% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Washington County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 33.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 28.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12821 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 25.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 12821 is high cholesterol, as approximately 25.0% of adults 18 and older in this Washington County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 12.8% |
| High blood pressure | 25.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 2.6% |
| Current asthma | 9.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.6% |
| High cholesterol | 25.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1.8% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12821 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 76.4% of those 18 and above in 12821 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 12821 include sleeping less than 7 hours (39.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (37.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 59.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 70.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 76.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 55.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 25.5% |
| Current smoking | 20.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 22.7% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 39.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12821 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.44% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.96% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12821 | 11.74¢/kWh | 5.99¢/kWh | 4.79¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.23¢/kWh | 18.58¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12821 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.38 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.05 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.05 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.27 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.38 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.69 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.57 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.27 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.07 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.33 | 1.78 | 5.46 |