12932 ZIP Code — Elizabethtown, NY

Essex County, New York

ZIP code 12932 is located in Elizabethtown, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 70.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,090 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12932

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,813. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12932 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,090

population

70.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12932 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12932

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12932. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elizabethtown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12964 New Russia (3.5 mi) 12993 Westport (8.4 mi) 12950 Lewis (8.8 mi) 12956 Mineville (8.9 mi) 12961 Moriah Center (9.3 mi) 12942 Keene (10.3 mi) 12987 Upper Jay (11.6 mi) 12941 Jay (11.7 mi) 12936 Essex (11.7 mi) 12974 Port Henry (12.3 mi) 12960 Moriah (12.3 mi) 05491 Vergennes (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,090
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	70.21 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	44.1962
Longitude	-73.6115
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	5.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,090

Population

People per sq mi

55.2

Median age

$57,813

Median household income

$38,909

Per capita income

$150,600

Median home value

$758

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

734

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	133	12.2%
18 and over	957	87.8%
65 and over	363	33.3%
Median age	55.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 3.9%

Black or African American 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	995	90%
Two or more races	43	3.9%
Black or African American	38	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.4%
Other race	14	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	5.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 20.7%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	20.7%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$57,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 33.7%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,600
Median rent / month	$758
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	37.3%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	40.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	13.2%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	50.1%
3 or more	8.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	8.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	65.4%
Wood	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	203	37.8%
Cohabiting couple	71	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	128	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	135	25.1%
Households with children under 18	134	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	226	42.1%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	18.9%
Married	38.7%	39.6%
Separated	4.3%	6.6%
Widowed	11.7%	23.1%
Divorced	16.7%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.0%
Kindergarten	11	7.3%
Elementary school	73	48.7%
High school	19	12.7%
College / grad school	44	29.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Finance & real estate 14.1%

Public administration 11.0%

Retail trade 7.8%

Professional & management 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Construction 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Other services 2.9%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.3%
Service	35.8%
Sales & office	9.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.1

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 17.5%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 5.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	36.9%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.5%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	70.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.1%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,065	97.7%
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)	1,065	97.7%
Born in same state	1,038	95.2%
Born in different state	807	74.0%
Foreign born	27	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	25	2.3%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	325	29.8%
French	127	11.7%
Norwegian	89	8.2%
Arab	44	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	1.3%
Polish	5	0.5%
English	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.3%
Internet access	79.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12932

What city is ZIP code 12932 in?

ZIP code 12932 is primarily assigned to Elizabethtown, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12932 in?

ZIP code 12932 falls within Essex County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12932 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 12932 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12932 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 12932 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12932?

The median home value in ZIP code 12932 is $150,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 12932?

ZIP code 12932 has an estimated population of 1,090 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12932 in?

ZIP code 12932 observes the EST timezone.