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Essex County
Keene Valley, NY
12943
12943 ZIP Code — Keene Valley, NY
Essex County, New York
ZIP code 12943 is located in
Keene Valley ,
New York ,
within Essex County .
It covers approximately 103.18 square miles and serves a population of
300 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 518 .
About ZIP code 12943
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 $225,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($51,579) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
300
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
103.18 sq mi
Water area
0.66 sq mi
Latitude
44.1497
Longitude
-73.8391
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
518
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.0%
42.8%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
23.5%
32.8%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
14.5%
19.0%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.4%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$51,579
Median household income
$225,700
Median home value
$1,313
Median monthly rent
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 13 4.3% 18 and over 287 95.7% 65 and over 86 28.7% Median age 52.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 285 94.1% Asian 8 2.6% Two or more races 7 2.3% Hispanic or Latino 3 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.0%
42.8%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
23.5%
32.8%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
14.5%
19.0%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.4%
11.5%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 15.6% $25k–$35k 8.2% $35k–$50k 16.4% $50k–$75k 24.6% $75k–$100k 2.5% $100k–$150k 16.4% $150k–$200k 8.2% $200k+ 8.2% Median income $51,579
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $225,700 Median rent / month $1,313 Owner occupied 68.0% Renter occupied 32.0% Vacant 69.1% Single-family detached 91.6% Large apartment buildings 2.5% Mobile homes 0.8% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.64
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.8% 2000–2009 1.5% 1990–1999 8.4% 1980–1989 6.1% 1970–1979 8.4% 1960–1969 4.8% 1950–1959 2.5% 1940–1949 12.9% 1939 or earlier 54.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 9.1% 1 bedroom 6.1% 2 bedrooms 23.5% 3 bedrooms 30.4% 4 bedrooms 8.1% 5+ bedrooms 22.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 21.3% 1 vehicle 36.1% 2 vehicles 23.0% 3 or more 19.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 8.2% Electricity 18.0% Propane / LP gas 32.8% Fuel oil 36.1% Wood 4.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 41 33.6% Cohabiting couple 12 9.8% Male householder, no spouse 10 8.2% Female householder, no spouse 59 48.4% Households with children under 18 16 13.1% Households with seniors (65+) 57 46.7% Average household size 2.39
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 50.0% 22.6% Married 36.5% 30.1% Separated 2.9% 1.6% Widowed 0.0% 9.7% Divorced 10.6% 36.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
5.2%
Graduate / professional
18.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.4% Bachelor's or higher 38.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 9 29.0% High school 13 41.9% College / grad school 9 29.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
22.8%
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Professional & management
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.7% Service 11.8% Sales & office 42.6% Natural resources & construction 14.0% Production & transportation 5.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.1% Government 17.6% Self-employed 2.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 53.7% Carpool 14.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 11.0% Work from home 19.1% Other means 2.2% Avg commute (minutes) 10.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
45.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.7% Retirement income 54.1% Supplemental Security 29.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 13.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 27.0% High blood pressure 39.0% High cholesterol 38.4% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 31.3% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 10.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.8% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 23.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.6% Depression 18.5% Fair or poor health 12.5% Poor mental health 11.5% Poor physical health 10.5% No health insurance 7.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.3% Visited dentist 71.2% Cholesterol screening 94.3% Teeth loss 11.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 4 1.4%
Disability % Any disability 25.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 23.4% 65 and over 33.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.2% Public insurance 45.9% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 299 99.7% 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) 300 100.0% Born in same state 300 100.0% Born in different state 228 76.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 83 27.7% French 41 13.7% Arab 17 5.7% English 8 2.7%
Ancestry Count % German 7 2.3% Polish 7 2.3% Irish 5 1.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.7% Internet access 85.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12943
What city is ZIP code 12943 in?
ZIP code 12943 is primarily assigned to Keene Valley, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12943 in?
ZIP code 12943 falls within Essex County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12943 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 12943 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 12943 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 12943 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12943?
18% of residents in ZIP code 12943 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 12943?
ZIP code 12943 has an estimated population of 300 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 12943 in?
ZIP code 12943 observes the EST timezone.
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