12998 ZIP Code — Witherbee, NY

Essex County, New York

ZIP code 12998 is located in Witherbee, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 7.45 square miles and serves a population of 294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12998

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $29,300.

Median household income is $38,125. SNAP benefit usage at 52% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 12998 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and elevated reliance on food assistance.

294

population

7.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12998 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12998

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12998. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Witherbee	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	294
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	7.45 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	44.0831
Longitude	-73.5379
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	53.2%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

294

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$38,125

Median household income

$15,375

Per capita income

$29,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

254

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	111	37.8%
18 and over	183	62.2%
65 and over	66	22.4%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	282	95.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	3.7%
Two or more races	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 26.7%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 37.1%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	26.7%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	37.1%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
Median income	$38,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 74.3%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$29,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	58.7%
Single-family detached	37.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	15.0%
1939 or earlier	57.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	18.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	45.7%
3 bedrooms	29.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	16.2%
Fuel oil	47.6%
Wood	36.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	76	72.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1	1.0%
Female householder, no spouse	28	26.7%
Households with children under 18	38	36.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	46.7%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	1.3%	0.0%
Married	98.8%	72.8%
Separated	0.0%	16.5%
Widowed	0.0%	10.7%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 53.6%

Some college, no degree 36.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	111	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 51.9%

Construction 25.5%

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Manufacturing 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	73.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	25.5%
Production & transportation	0.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	25.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.2%
Carpool	35.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.8%
Retirement income	14.3%
Supplemental Security	16.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	52.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.3%
Under 18	64.0%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	10.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	8.8%
Public insurance	91.8%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	294	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)	294	100.0%
Born in same state	294	100.0%
Born in different state	213	72.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	182	61.9%
Irish	23	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	6.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	96.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12998

What city is ZIP code 12998 in?

ZIP code 12998 is primarily assigned to Witherbee, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12998 in?

ZIP code 12998 falls within Essex County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12998 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 12998 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12998?

The median home value in ZIP code 12998 is $29,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12998?

The median household income in ZIP code 12998 is $38,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 12998?

ZIP code 12998 has an estimated population of 294 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12998 in?

ZIP code 12998 observes the EST timezone.