12872 ZIP Code — Severance, NY
Essex County, New York
ZIP code 12872 is located in Severance, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 1.08 square miles and serves a population of 103 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
103
population
1.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12872 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12872
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Severance | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 103 |
| Population density | 95 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.8764 |
| Longitude | -73.7164 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 518 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 8.5% | 42.8% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 32.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 19.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 91.5% | 5.4% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
103
Population
95
People per sq mi
0.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$0
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
122
Housing units
48.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
26
55–59
24
27
60–64
26
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 103 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 0.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 8.5% | 42.8% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 32.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 19.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 91.5% | 5.4% | 11.5% |
$200k+
100.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $200k+ | 100.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$1M+
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 56.6% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 47.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 21.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 43.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 100.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 53 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 1.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
51.5%
Bachelor's degree
48.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 50 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 103 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 103 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 103 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 53 | 51.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 53 | 51.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 53 | 51.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.5% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12872
What city is ZIP code 12872 in?
ZIP code 12872 is primarily assigned to Severance, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12872 in?
ZIP code 12872 falls within Essex County, New York.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 12872?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 12872?
ZIP code 12872 has an estimated population of 103 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 12872 in?
ZIP code 12872 observes the EST timezone.