12855 ZIP Code — North Hudson, NY

Essex County, New York

ZIP code 12855 is located in North Hudson, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 179.50 square miles and serves a population of 207 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12855

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 $144,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,659. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 12855 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

207

population

179.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12855

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Hudson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12870 Schroon Lake (10.9 mi) 12858 Paradox (11.1 mi) 12879 Newcomb (11.3 mi) 12961 Moriah Center (12.8 mi) 12960 Moriah (13.8 mi) 12964 New Russia (14 mi) 12852 Newcomb (14.7 mi) 12928 Crown Point (15 mi) 12956 Mineville (16.1 mi) 12932 Elizabethtown (16.4 mi) 12851 Minerva (16.6 mi) 12942 Keene (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	207
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	179.50 sq mi
Water area	3.18 sq mi
Latitude	44.0116
Longitude	-73.8197
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	40.3%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

207

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$59,659

Median household income

$33,798

Per capita income

$144,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.2%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

234

Housing units

19.0%

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

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	23	11.1%
18 and over	184	88.9%
65 and over	62	30.0%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	201	94.8%
Two or more races	6	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	5	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 17.1%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 32.4%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	17.1%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	32.4%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$59,659

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.2%
Renter occupied	4.8%
Vacant	56.1%
Single-family detached	93.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	31.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	40.6%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	21.0%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	1.0%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%
Fuel oil	44.8%
Wood	23.8%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	14	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	32	30.5%
Households with children under 18	11	10.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	46.7%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	4.1%
Married	73.6%	63.9%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	27.8%
Divorced	2.3%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 22.4%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	33.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	7	33.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	7	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 37.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.4%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Retail trade 10.3%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Other services 7.7%

Construction 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	21.8%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	39.7%
Government	60.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 21.7%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	44.8%
Supplemental Security	12.4%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.1%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	199	96.1%
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)	205	99.0%
Born in same state	205	99.0%
Born in different state	180	87.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	43	20.8%
French	33	15.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	9.2%
German	2	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.7%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12855

What city is ZIP code 12855 in?

ZIP code 12855 is primarily assigned to North Hudson, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12855 in?

ZIP code 12855 falls within Essex County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12855 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 12855 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12855 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 12855 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12855 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 12855 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12855?

The median home value in ZIP code 12855 is $144,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 12855 in?

ZIP code 12855 observes the EST timezone.