12852 ZIP Code — Newcomb, NY

Essex County, New York

ZIP code 12852 is located in Newcomb, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 197.95 square miles and serves a population of 365 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12852

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,833. 65% 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. The average commute of 12 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 a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 12852 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

365

population

197.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12852 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12852

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12852. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newcomb	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12879 Newcomb (5.2 mi) 12857 Olmstedville (10.3 mi) 12851 Minerva (13.4 mi) 12855 North Hudson (14.7 mi) 12946 Lake Placid (17.6 mi) 12842 Indian Lake (18.5 mi) 12812 Blue Mountain Lake (19.2 mi) 12870 Schroon Lake (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	365
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	197.95 sq mi
Water area	6.02 sq mi
Latitude	43.9992
Longitude	-74.1149
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	50.3%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

365

Population

People per sq mi

62.3

Median age

$65,833

Median household income

$44,151

Per capita income

$196,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

662

Housing units

37.8%

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	33	9.0%
18 and over	332	91.0%
65 and over	164	44.9%
Median age	62.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Two or more races 3.2%

Asian 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Black or African American 1.6%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	334	89.8%
Two or more races	12	3.2%
Asian	9	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1.9%
Black or African American	6	1.6%
Other race	3	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	22.5%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$65,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	73.7%
Single-family detached	97.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	20.7%
1950–1959	20.7%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	49.4%
3 or more	12.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.6%
Fuel oil	61.8%
Wood	12.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	60.1%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	43	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	22	12.4%
Households with children under 18	30	16.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	114	64.0%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	12.5%
Married	62.8%	72.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	13.2%
Divorced	9.0%	2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 13.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	37.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	28.0%
High school	16	32.0%
College / grad school	20	40.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.2%

Retail trade 13.4%

Public administration 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Professional & management 2.7%

Construction 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.0%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	34.9%
Government	61.1%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.9%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.8

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.6%
Retirement income	53.9%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	10.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.7%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	0.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	361	98.9%
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)	356	97.5%
Born in same state	349	95.6%
Born in different state	288	78.9%
Foreign born	7	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.5%
Not a US citizen	2	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	86	23.6%
French	70	19.2%
German	41	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	2.7%
Irish	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.8%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12852

What city is ZIP code 12852 in?

ZIP code 12852 is primarily assigned to Newcomb, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12852 in?

ZIP code 12852 falls within Essex County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12852 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 12852 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12852 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 12852 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12852 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 12852 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12852 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 12852 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 12852 in?

ZIP code 12852 observes the EST timezone.