12975 ZIP Code — Port Kent, NY

Essex County, New York

ZIP code 12975 is located in Port Kent, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 2.97 square miles and serves a population of 210 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12975

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,386. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 42%.

Overall, ZIP code 12975 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

210

population

2.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12975 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12975

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12975. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Kent	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	210
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	2.97 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.5283
Longitude	-73.4075
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	34.0%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	52.5%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

210

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$67,386

Median household income

$50,627

Per capita income

$185,400

Median home value

$1,115

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

113

Housing units

34.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	38	18.1%
18 and over	172	81.9%
65 and over	65	31.0%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%

Two or more races 7.1%

Black or African American 2.8%

Asian 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	182	86.3%
Two or more races	15	7.1%
Black or African American	6	2.8%
Asian	6	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.5%
Other race	1	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	52.5%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.4%	11.5%

$25k–$35k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 41.6%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	41.6%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	31.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$67,386

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 40.4%

$200k–$300k 17.2%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,400
Median rent / month	$1,115
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	27.3%
1970–1979	3.6%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	18.7%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	25.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	12.9%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	28.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	59.2%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	0.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	16.0%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Fuel oil	63.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	22	17.6%
Cohabiting couple	11	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	23	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	69	55.2%
Households with children under 18	43	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	40.8%
Average household size	1.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.7%	10.3%
Married	36.7%	25.2%
Separated	17.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.7%
Divorced	8.9%	45.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 14.0%

Some college, no degree 35.5%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 23.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	34.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	34.2%
High school	14	36.8%
College / grad school	11	28.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.9%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Other services 19.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Retail trade 10.4%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Construction 1.0%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.8%
Service	26.0%
Sales & office	34.4%
Natural resources & construction	1.0%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.2%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.6%
Retirement income	46.4%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.3%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	70.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	41.9%
Under 18	34.2%
18–64 years	36.4%
65 and over	55.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.5%
Public insurance	53.8%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	199	94.8%
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)	197	93.8%
Born in same state	197	93.8%
Born in different state	92	43.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	6.2%
Not a US citizen	8	61.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	44	21%
Italian	36	17.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	34	16.2%
German	5	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12975

What city is ZIP code 12975 in?

ZIP code 12975 is primarily assigned to Port Kent, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12975 in?

ZIP code 12975 falls within Essex County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12975 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 12975 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12975 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 12975 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12975 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 12975 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12975?

The median home value in ZIP code 12975 is $185,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 12975 in?

ZIP code 12975 observes the EST timezone.