12950 ZIP Code — Lewis, NY

Essex County, New York

ZIP code 12950 is located in Lewis, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 51.63 square miles and serves a population of 668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12950

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,438.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 12950 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

668

population

51.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12950 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12950

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lewis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12941 Jay (6.9 mi) 12932 Elizabethtown (8.8 mi) 12987 Upper Jay (9.2 mi) 12996 Willsboro (9.8 mi) 12944 Keeseville (10.3 mi) 12936 Essex (11.2 mi) 12993 Westport (11.3 mi) 12942 Keene (11.5 mi) 12924 Keeseville (12 mi) 12964 New Russia (12.2 mi) 12912 Au Sable Forks (13.5 mi) 12997 Wilmington (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	668
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	51.63 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	44.3212
Longitude	-73.5821
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	35.6%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	5.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

668

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$75,438

Median household income

$32,601

Per capita income

$152,700

Median home value

$1,104

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

1.4%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

318

Housing units

18.4%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	109	16.3%
18 and over	559	83.7%
65 and over	94	14.1%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Black or African American 3.9%

Two or more races 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	613	91.8%
Black or African American	26	3.9%
Two or more races	23	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.6%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	5.4%	11.5%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	28.8%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
Median income	$75,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 33.9%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,700
Median rent / month	$1,104
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	16.5%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%
Fuel oil	69.6%
Wood	10.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	142	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	15	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	65	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	77	25.8%
Households with children under 18	97	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	20.7%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	32.0%
Married	50.2%	46.5%
Separated	9.6%	3.6%
Widowed	0.4%	10.2%
Divorced	12.9%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.7%
Kindergarten	3	2.7%
Elementary school	52	46.8%
High school	34	30.6%
College / grad school	19	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Construction 20.8%

Public administration 12.8%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Retail trade 7.0%

Professional & management 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Other services 4.5%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.0%
Service	23.8%
Sales & office	33.3%
Natural resources & construction	27.8%
Production & transportation	4.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.0%
Government	40.0%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 1.4%

Under 18 years 2.8%

18 and over 1.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 6.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.4%
Retirement income	40.5%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	10.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.7%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	641	96.0%
Spanish	6	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	661	99.0%
Born in same state	653	97.8%
Born in different state	564	84.4%
Foreign born	8	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.0%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	95	14.2%
Italian	81	12.1%
English	58	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	53	7.9%
Arab	41	6.1%
Polish	39	5.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12950

What city is ZIP code 12950 in?

ZIP code 12950 is primarily assigned to Lewis, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12950 in?

ZIP code 12950 falls within Essex County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12950 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 12950 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12950?

The median home value in ZIP code 12950 is $152,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 12950?

ZIP code 12950 has an estimated population of 668 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12950?

The median household income in ZIP code 12950 is $75,438, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12950 in?

ZIP code 12950 observes the EST timezone.