12941 ZIP Code — Jay, NY

Essex County, New York

ZIP code 12941 is located in Jay, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 35.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,692 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12941

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,125. 32% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12941 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,692

population

35.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12941 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12941

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12941. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12987 Upper Jay (3.2 mi) 12997 Wilmington (6.8 mi) 12950 Lewis (6.9 mi) 12942 Keene (7.3 mi) 12912 Au Sable Forks (8.1 mi) 12932 Elizabethtown (11.7 mi) 12924 Keeseville (12.3 mi) 12944 Keeseville (13.7 mi) 12985 Schuyler Falls (14.7 mi) 12913 Bloomingdale (14.8 mi) 12964 New Russia (15 mi) 12946 Lake Placid (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,692
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	35.12 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	44.3484
Longitude	-73.7162
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	38.7%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,692

Population

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$78,125

Median household income

$40,386

Per capita income

$196,300

Median home value

$1,254

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,056

Housing units

38.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

134

35–44

218

45–54

147

108

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	269	15.9%
18 and over	1,423	84.1%
65 and over	346	20.4%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 2.5%

Two or more races 1.6%

Black or African American 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,589	91%
Hispanic or Latino	55	3.1%
Other race	44	2.5%
Two or more races	28	1.6%
Black or African American	26	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.7%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.2%	5.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$78,125

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 29.0%

$200k–$300k 30.0%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,300
Median rent / month	$1,254
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	37.1%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	29.8%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	38.2%
3 bedrooms	33.4%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	48.9%
3 or more	12.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	19.3%
Propane / LP gas	15.6%
Fuel oil	46.6%
Wood	17.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	363	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	121	17.2%
Male householder, no spouse	122	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	98	13.9%
Households with children under 18	149	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	239	33.9%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	20.7%
Married	46.0%	57.7%
Separated	0.0%	3.2%
Widowed	8.1%	9.0%
Divorced	17.9%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 16.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	38.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	1.6%
Elementary school	153	62.2%
High school	72	29.3%
College / grad school	17	6.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Construction 17.9%

Retail trade 13.1%

Professional & management 10.4%

Other services 9.9%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Public administration 7.9%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.6%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.1%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	22.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.1%
Carpool	20.5%
Public transit	3.1%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.8%
Retirement income	37.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.5%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	73.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,644	97.2%
Spanish	37	2.3%
Other Indo-European	31	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,612	95.3%
Born in same state	1,596	94.3%
Born in different state	1,111	65.7%
Foreign born	16	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	80	4.7%
Not a US citizen	58	72.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	369	21.8%
French	286	16.9%
Arab	141	8.3%
English	43	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	40	2.4%
Polish	19	1.1%
Norwegian	9	0.5%
Irish	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12941

What city is ZIP code 12941 in?

ZIP code 12941 is primarily assigned to Jay, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12941 in?

ZIP code 12941 falls within Essex County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12941 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 12941 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 12941?

ZIP code 12941 has an estimated population of 1,692 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12941?

The median home value in ZIP code 12941 is $196,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12941?

The median household income in ZIP code 12941 is $78,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12941 in?

ZIP code 12941 observes the EST timezone.