12858 ZIP Code — Paradox, NY

Essex County, New York

ZIP code 12858 is located in Paradox, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 17.19 square miles and serves a population of 146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

146

population

17.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12858 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12858

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12858. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paradox	Acceptable
Paradox	Acceptable
Paradox	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12870 Schroon Lake (5.2 mi) 12883 Ticonderoga (9.1 mi) 12928 Crown Point (9.1 mi) 12808 Adirondack (10.5 mi) 12855 North Hudson (11.1 mi) 12960 Moriah (11.7 mi) 12815 Brant Lake (11.7 mi) 12860 Pottersville (13.3 mi) 12961 Moriah Center (13.3 mi) 12836 Hague (13.5 mi) 12874 Silver Bay (14.9 mi) 12974 Port Henry (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	146
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	17.19 sq mi
Water area	2.11 sq mi
Latitude	43.8874
Longitude	-73.6785
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	38.7%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	12.9%	5.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

146

Population

People per sq mi

65.8

Median age

$95,625

Median household income

$67,245

Per capita income

$375,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

330

Housing units

50.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6	4.1%
18 and over	140	95.9%
65 and over	82	56.2%
Median age	65.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 3.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	139	95.2%
Two or more races	5	3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.7%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	12.9%	5.4%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 16.0%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 4.0%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 22.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	16.0%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	4.0%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	22.7%
Median income	$95,625

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 28.0%

$1M+ 17.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$375,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	77.3%
Single-family detached	98.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	1.8%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	17.0%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	43.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	19.4%
2 bedrooms	11.2%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	40.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.7%
Electricity	14.7%
Propane / LP gas	34.7%
Fuel oil	8.0%
Wood	20.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	47	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	12	16.0%
Households with children under 18	16	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	73.3%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	17.6%
Married	71.2%	55.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	26.5%
Divorced	5.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 7.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 40.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	50.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	20.8%
High school	1	4.2%
College / grad school	18	75.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 62.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 37.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	43.8%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.5%
Government	37.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	25.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.3%
Retirement income	49.3%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	68.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	13.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	82.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	146	100.0%
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)	144	98.6%
Born in same state	144	98.6%
Born in different state	132	90.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	1.4%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	20.5%
German	12	8.2%
French	11	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	4.8%
Dutch	5	3.4%
Polish	4	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.4%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12858

What city is ZIP code 12858 in?

ZIP code 12858 is primarily assigned to Paradox, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12858 in?

ZIP code 12858 falls within Essex County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12858 have an older population?

56% of residents in ZIP code 12858 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12858 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 12858 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12858?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12858?

The median home value in ZIP code 12858 is $375,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12858 in?

ZIP code 12858 observes the EST timezone.