12851 ZIP Code — Minerva, NY

Essex County, New York

ZIP code 12851 is located in Minerva, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 85.58 square miles and serves a population of 319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12851

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 $122,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,208. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 12851 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

319
population
85.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12851 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12851

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City Status
Minerva Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
12857 Olmstedville (4.4 mi) 12853 North Creek (9.7 mi) 12860 Pottersville (11.8 mi) 12870 Schroon Lake (12.4 mi) 12886 Wevertown (12.5 mi) 12842 Indian Lake (12.7 mi) 12852 Newcomb (13.4 mi) 12808 Adirondack (14.6 mi) 12843 Johnsburg (15.3 mi) 12817 Chestertown (15.8 mi) 12879 Newcomb (16.1 mi) 12855 North Hudson (16.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 319
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 36
County FIPS 031
Geography
Land area 85.58 sq mi
Water area 1.97 sq mi
Latitude 43.8183
Longitude -74.0174
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 44.2% 42.8% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 30.7% 32.8% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 15.3% 19.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 9.8% 5.4% 11.5%

Demographics & statistics

319
Population
4
People per sq mi
49.1
Median age
$90,208
Median household income
$44,065
Per capita income
$122,000
Median home value
$950
Median monthly rent
93.9%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
242
Housing units
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
10
2
5–9
2
15
10–14
13
6
15–19
6
2
20–24
1
22
25–34
19
22
35–44
20
16
45–54
15
17
55–59
16
18
60–64
17
15
65–74
13
19
75–84
18
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186520.4%
18 and over25479.6%
65 and over6921.6%
Median age49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%
Two or more races 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Black or African American 0.9%
GroupCount%
White29592.5%
Two or more races134.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native82.5%
Black or African American30.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.2% 42.8% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 30.7% 32.8% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 15.3% 19.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 9.8% 5.4% 11.5%
$15k–$25k 7.6%
$25k–$35k 8.3%
$35k–$50k 12.1%
$50k–$75k 20.5%
$75k–$100k 13.6%
$100k–$150k 26.5%
$150k–$200k 2.3%
$200k+ 9.1%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k7.6%
$25k–$35k8.3%
$35k–$50k12.1%
$50k–$75k20.5%
$75k–$100k13.6%
$100k–$150k26.5%
$150k–$200k2.3%
$200k+9.1%
Median income$90,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%
$50k–$100k 18.5%
$100k–$150k 50.0%
$150k–$200k 13.7%
$200k–$300k 8.1%
$300k–$500k 7.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$122,000
Median rent / month$950
Owner occupied93.9%
Renter occupied6.1%
Vacant47.2%
Single-family detached89.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.0%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.36

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.8%
2000–20099.2%
1990–199913.2%
1980–19897.2%
1970–197914.0%
1960–196913.6%
1950–19596.4%
1940–19499.2%
1939 or earlier26.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom16.0%
2 bedrooms28.0%
3 bedrooms44.4%
4 bedrooms8.0%
5+ bedrooms1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle35.6%
2 vehicles57.6%
3 or more4.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas6.1%
Electricity7.6%
Propane / LP gas13.6%
Fuel oil57.6%
Wood13.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5944.7%
Cohabiting couple3728.0%
Male householder, no spouse2317.4%
Female householder, no spouse139.8%
Households with children under 183929.5%
Households with seniors (65+)4231.8%
Average household size2.37

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.6%24.6%
Married45.0%54.0%
Separated7.1%6.3%
Widowed0.0%7.9%
Divorced24.3%7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%
Some HS, no diploma 8.0%
HS graduate 24.3%
Some college, no degree 24.7%
Associate's degree 16.7%
Bachelor's degree 10.4%
Graduate / professional 8.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.9%
Bachelor's or higher19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool916.1%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2341.1%
High school2239.3%
College / grad school23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.7%
Education & healthcare 22.0%
Retail trade 18.7%
Agriculture & mining 11.3%
Construction 6.7%
Other services 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 2.0%
Information 2.0%
Professional & management 2.0%
Manufacturing 1.3%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.7%
Service16.0%
Sales & office26.7%
Natural resources & construction11.3%
Production & transportation17.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.3%
Government25.3%
Self-employed1.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.3%
Carpool0.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.1%
Work from home4.9%
Other means2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)22.6

Poverty

All people 7.2%
Under 18 years 3.1%
18 and over 8.3%
Married-couple families 6.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.4%
Retirement income54.5%
Supplemental Security1.5%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.6%
High blood pressure36.6%
High cholesterol36.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis28.5%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.8%
Binge drinking16.9%
No physical activity25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.5%
Depression20.7%
Fair or poor health13.8%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.3%
Visited dentist65.6%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss13.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans249.4%
Disability%
Any disability22.9%
Under 1823.1%
18–64 years17.8%
65 and over36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.7%
Public insurance53.6%
No insurance0.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only29893.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)31598.7%
Born in same state31598.7%
Born in different state27084.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen41.3%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian7122.3%
French4815%
English154.7%
German82.5%
AncestryCount%
Dutch41.3%
Arab41.3%
Polish20.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.4%
Internet access99.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12851

What city is ZIP code 12851 in?

ZIP code 12851 is primarily assigned to Minerva, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12851 in?

ZIP code 12851 falls within Essex County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12851 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 12851 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12851 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 12851 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12851?

The median home value in ZIP code 12851 is $122,000.

Does ZIP code 12851 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 12851 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 12851 in?

ZIP code 12851 observes the EST timezone.

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