12956 ZIP Code — Mineville, NY

Essex County, New York

ZIP code 12956 is located in Mineville, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 9.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12956

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $56,824. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 12956 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,248

population

9.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12956

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12956. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mineville	Acceptable
Mineville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12961 Moriah Center (3.4 mi) 12974 Port Henry (3.4 mi) 12960 Moriah (4.6 mi) 12964 New Russia (6.1 mi) 12993 Westport (8.1 mi) 12928 Crown Point (8.8 mi) 12932 Elizabethtown (8.9 mi) 05491 Vergennes (10.6 mi) 12936 Essex (12.5 mi) 05734 Bridport (13.3 mi) 05456 Ferrisburgh (15 mi) 12855 North Hudson (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,248
Population density	132 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	9.44 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	44.0880
Longitude	-73.5133
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	57.6%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,248

Population

132

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$56,824

Median household income

$26,920

Per capita income

$131,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

395

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

112

75–84

117

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	148	11.9%
18 and over	1,100	88.1%
65 and over	367	29.4%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Black or African American 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Two or more races 1.6%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,142	89.6%
Black or African American	57	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	27	2.1%
Two or more races	21	1.6%
Other race	17	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 19.0%

$35k–$50k 20.6%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	19.0%
$35k–$50k	20.6%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	18.0%
Median income	$56,824

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 41.3%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	66.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	53.3%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	10.6%
3 bedrooms	65.3%
4 bedrooms	3.2%
5+ bedrooms	13.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	17.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.0%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
Fuel oil	53.3%
Wood	10.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	200	40.8%
Cohabiting couple	76	15.5%
Male householder, no spouse	97	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	117	23.9%
Households with children under 18	186	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	213	43.5%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	33.2%
Married	52.0%	47.6%
Separated	11.1%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	6.9%
Divorced	1.6%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 20.9%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 8.6%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 0.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	28.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	49	24.3%
High school	52	25.7%
College / grad school	43	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.2%

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Professional & management 14.2%

Retail trade 11.5%

Other services 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	28.5%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.5%
Carpool	20.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	19.6%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 39.2%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	55.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,190	95.4%
Spanish	25	2.1%
Other Indo-European	14	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,213	97.2%
Born in same state	1,213	97.2%
Born in different state	1,022	81.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	2.8%
Not a US citizen	16	45.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	310	24.8%
Italian	106	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	68	5.4%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	75.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12956

What city is ZIP code 12956 in?

ZIP code 12956 is primarily assigned to Mineville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12956 in?

ZIP code 12956 falls within Essex County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12956 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 12956 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12956 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 12956 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12956?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12956?

The median home value in ZIP code 12956 is $131,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 12956 in?

ZIP code 12956 observes the EST timezone.