12997 ZIP Code — Wilmington, NY

Essex County, New York

ZIP code 12997 is located in Wilmington, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 65.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,217 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12997

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 $267,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,758) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 44% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 12997 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,217

population

65.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12997 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12997

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12997. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilmington	Acceptable
Wilmington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12912 Au Sable Forks (5.5 mi) 12987 Upper Jay (6 mi) 12941 Jay (6.8 mi) 12913 Bloomingdale (8.3 mi) 12942 Keene (9.1 mi) 12946 Lake Placid (12.9 mi) 12985 Schuyler Falls (13.5 mi) 12950 Lewis (13.6 mi) 12924 Keeseville (15 mi) 12978 Redford (16 mi) 12989 Vermontville (16.3 mi) 12932 Elizabethtown (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,217
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	65.22 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	44.3903
Longitude	-73.8406
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	34.5%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,217

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$69,758

Median household income

$49,151

Per capita income

$267,100

Median home value

$1,088

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

735

Housing units

34.8%

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	141	11.6%
18 and over	1,076	88.4%
65 and over	296	24.3%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,190	97.3%
Two or more races	12	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.5%
Other race	6	0.5%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	42.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	32.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	19.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$69,758

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 34.8%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$267,100
Median rent / month	$1,088
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	34.1%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	28.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	9.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.5%
Fuel oil	43.2%
Wood	28.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	290	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	38	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	109	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	121	21.7%
Households with children under 18	131	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	38.5%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	20.8%
Married	58.1%	57.9%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	12.5%
Divorced	8.8%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 25.5%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 15.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	34.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	4.3%
Kindergarten	2	1.4%
Elementary school	70	49.6%
High school	45	31.9%
College / grad school	18	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Construction 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Retail trade 12.7%

Professional & management 10.1%

Public administration 7.8%

Other services 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.8%
Government	28.4%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 13.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.1%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	27.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,193	98.0%
Spanish	8	0.7%
Other Indo-European	6	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,169	96.1%
Born in same state	1,148	94.3%
Born in different state	815	67.0%
Foreign born	21	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	48	3.9%
Not a US citizen	23	47.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	207	17%
Italian	160	13.1%
Arab	80	6.6%
English	41	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	1.6%
German	9	0.7%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12997

What city is ZIP code 12997 in?

ZIP code 12997 is primarily assigned to Wilmington, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12997 in?

ZIP code 12997 falls within Essex County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12997 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 12997 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12997?

ZIP code 12997 has an estimated population of 1,217 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12997?

The median home value in ZIP code 12997 is $267,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12997?

The median household income in ZIP code 12997 is $69,758, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12997 in?

ZIP code 12997 observes the EST timezone.