The 12961 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Moriah Center, NY (Essex County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 264. It is estimated that 20.5% of residents in the 12961 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 57.5 years.
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In ZIP Code 12961, 89.0% of the population graduated high school, while 22.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 22.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 55.7% in this Essex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 55.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 0.0% |
| Associate's degree | 11.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 0.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 22.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12961 are older than average. The median age of 57.5 years in ZIP Code 12961 is approximately 50.92% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 93.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 36.4% of the population in 12961 falls in the age group 60 to 64 years, while an estimated 33.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 12961 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 0.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 33.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 17.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 36.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 0.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
Regarding household income, approximately 44.3% of the population in 12961 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 40.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 12961 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 15.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 44.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 40.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12961, 93.2% is one race, while 6.8% are two or more races. Approximately 10.6% of 12961 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12961 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (75.8%), followed by Some other race (31.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 31.1% |
In ZIP Code 12961, 75.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 20.5% 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 | 75.8% |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 20.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12961, an estimated 39.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 31.0% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Essex 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 | 31.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 14.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 39.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12961 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 12961 is high blood pressure, as approximately 35.0% of adults 18 and older in this Essex County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.2% |
| Current asthma | 11.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12961 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.2% of those 18 and above in 12961 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 12961 include obesity (37.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (35.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.8% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 75.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.2% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 61.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| Current smoking | 23.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.1% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12961 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.65 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.86% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.44% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12961 | 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 12961 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.23 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.59 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.22 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.4 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.35 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.4 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.75 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.76 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.5 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.82 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.31 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.41 | 1.78 | 5.46 |