The 12950 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Lewis, NY (Essex County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 706. It is estimated that 26.9% of residents in the 12950 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 49.2 years. Approximately 11.3% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $30,942. Approximately 2% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $60,139.
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In ZIP Code 12950, 88.0% of the population graduated high school, while 11.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.9% in this Essex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 46.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.3% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12950 are older than average. The median age of 49.2 years in ZIP Code 12950 is approximately 29.13% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 92.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 25.5% of the population in 12950 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 10.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 12950 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 25.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 12950 is $60,139, while the region's mean household income is $71,705. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,942. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12950 of $30,942 is approximately 21.32% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 1.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 84.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 34.3% of the population in 12950 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.4% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 12950 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 34.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12950, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 0.8% of 12950 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12950 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.8%), followed by Black or African American (4.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 12950, 96.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Essex County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12950, an estimated 24.9% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 22.9% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Essex County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 24.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12950 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 34.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 12950 is high blood pressure, as approximately 30.4% of adults 18 and older in this Essex County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 25.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.8% |
| Current asthma | 11.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12950 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.9% of those 18 and above in 12950 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 12950 include obesity (34.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 73.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 67.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.8% |
| Current smoking | 18.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 21.9% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12950 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.53 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.26% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12950 | 9.24¢/kWh | 4.94¢/kWh | 2.08¢/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 12950 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.33 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.5 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.25 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.49 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.16 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.5 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.37 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.12 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.57 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.18 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.56 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12950, 66.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.8 minutes. Approximately 20.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12950 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.1% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 12950 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.2% |
| Construction | 17.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.4% |
| Information | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.3% |
| Public administration | 9.4% |