Zip code 12858: Paradox, New York

Q: What city is zip code 12858?

12858 is assigned to Paradox, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 12858 in?

12858 is in Essex County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 12858?

About 118 people live in 12858, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 12858?

The median household income in 12858 is $124,167.

Q: What zip codes are near 12858?

The closest zip codes to 12858 are 12872, 12870, 12883, 12928, 12808.

Residential delivery areaEssex CountyEastern Time

Population

118

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$124K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$333K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

65.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

17 sq mi

7 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 12858

12858 is a rural zip code in Paradox, New York (Essex County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 118 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 65.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $124,167 a year, 54% above the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $333,300, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in management, sales and healthcare. 21% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 12858 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 118 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age65.7
99th
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.829th of 1,693 in NY
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%10th of 1,673 in NY
Work from home60.5%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%10th of 1,685 in NY
Housing vacancy77.5%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%19th of 1,675 in NY
Residents 65 and older51.7%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%28th of 1,693 in NY
Healthcare workers21.1%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%64th of 1,685 in NY
Median earnings per worker$108,167
98th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,32158th of 1,676 in NY
Self-employed workers21.1%
98th
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%155th of 1,685 in NY
Per capita income$89,529
97th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,71297th of 1,690 in NY
Median household income$124,167
87th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,974280th of 1,602 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher49.6%
79th
U.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%365th of 1,691 in NY
Income inequality (Gini)0.474
78th
U.S. 0.483 · NY 0.517389th of 1,669 in NY
Median home value$333,300
50th
U.S. $332,700 · NY $423,800640th of 1,614 in NY
Broadband access83.3%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%1,444th of 1,673 in NY
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%1,434th of 1,693 in NY
Diversity index6.6
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.51,519th of 1,693 in NY
Population118
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,3661,676th of 1,693 in NY
Population density7/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi1,662nd of 1,693 in NY
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%1,620th of 1,679 in NY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%1,536th of 1,685 in NY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%1,573rd of 1,689 in NY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%1,642nd of 1,693 in NY
Residents under 180.8%
1st
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%1,654th of 1,693 in NY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%1,424th of 1,685 in NY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%1,657th of 1,685 in NY

Measure	12858	Essex	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Median age	65.7	49.9	39.8	38.9	99th	29th of 1,693
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	77.3%	54.3%	65.2%	99th	10th of 1,673
Work from home	60.5%	13.2%	14.9%	15.1%	99th	10th of 1,685
Housing vacancy	77.5%	35.9%	10%	10.1%	99th	19th of 1,675
Residents 65 and older	51.7%	26.4%	17.9%	17.2%	99th	28th of 1,693
Healthcare workers	21.1%	11.4%	11.8%	9.7%	99th	64th of 1,685
Median earnings per workerStrength	$108,167	$45,999	$55,321	$49,666	98th	58th of 1,676
Self-employed workers	21.1%	14.5%	9.7%	10%	98th	155th of 1,685
Per capita incomeStrength	$89,529	$42,694	$50,712	$44,673	97th	97th of 1,690
Median household incomeStrength	$124,167	$71,661	$85,974	$80,734	87th	280th of 1,602
Bachelor's degree or higher	49.6%	32.8%	40.2%	35.7%	79th	365th of 1,691
Income inequality (Gini)	0.474	0.455	0.517	0.483	78th	389th of 1,669
Median home value	$333,300	$211,900	$423,800	$332,700	50th	640th of 1,614
Broadband accessWeakness	83.3%	91.9%	90.8%	91%	9th	1,444th of 1,673
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	4.1%	22.8%	14.1%	5th	1,434th of 1,693
Diversity index	6.6	16	65.5	61.4	2nd	1,519th of 1,693
Population	118	36,973	19,852,366	334,922,499	1st	1,676th of 1,693
Population density	7/sq mi	21/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	1,662nd of 1,693
Poverty rateStrength	0%	11.2%	14%	12.5%	1st	1,620th of 1,679
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4%	6.4%	5.2%	1st	1,536th of 1,685
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	5%	5.1%	8.4%	1st	1,573rd of 1,689
Veterans	0%	8%	3.7%	6.2%	1st	1,642nd of 1,693
Residents under 18	0.8%	15.4%	20.5%	22%	1st	1,654th of 1,693
Tech workers	0%	2%	3.5%	3.8%	1st	1,424th of 1,685
Government workers	0%	19.4%	16.4%	14.5%	1st	1,657th of 1,685

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25%

25–34

35–44

45–54

21%

55–64

31%

65–74

20%

75+

Median age

65.7

Under 18

0.8%

65 and over

51.7%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.8%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

6.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

93.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 72
Average household size: 1.6
Family households: 41.7%
Married couples: 34.7%
Living alone: 37.5%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

28%

$200k+

21%

Median household income

12858

$124,167

Essex Co.

$71,661

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$89,529

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

48.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.474

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

12858

$333,300

Essex Co.

$211,900

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

12858

—

Essex Co.

$934

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 320
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 77.5%
Median year built: 1944
Median rooms: 4.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

39%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

61%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

100%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

32.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

39%

Sales

39%

Healthcare

21%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Retail

39%

Professional and technical services

39%

Health care and social assistance

21%

Education

Manufacturing

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$108,167

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

21.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	12858	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

32%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

45%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 45.3%
Households with broadband: 83.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79.2%
No internet access: 16.7%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Paradox
State: New York
County: Essex County
Center point: 43.8780° N, 73.7034° W
Land area: 17 sq mi
Water area: 2.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 12858

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
12872	Severance, NY	1.1 mi	22	—	—
12870	Schroon Lake, NY	4.1 mi	1,756	$72,628	$268,700
12883	Ticonderoga, NY	8 mi	4,744	$65,865	$178,800
12928	Crown Point, NY	8.4 mi	1,984	$82,813	$157,900
12808	Adirondack, NY	9.1 mi	284	$110,192	$332,800
12855	North Hudson, NY	11 mi	208	$77,292	$170,000
12960	Moriah, NY	12 mi	1,143	$64,702	$144,300
12860	Pottersville, NY	12 mi	419	$95,625	$215,400
12815	Brant Lake, NY	12 mi	1,140	$76,302	$287,500
12836	Hague, NY	12 mi	498	$80,221	$322,200
12857	Olmstedville, NY	13 mi	606	$68,500	$203,800
12961	Moriah Center, NY	14 mi	22	—	—

Questions about 12858

What city is zip code 12858?

12858 is assigned to Paradox, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 12858 in?

12858 is in Essex County, New York.

What is the population of 12858?

About 118 people live in 12858, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 12858 in?

12858 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 12858?

The median household income in 12858 is $124,167.

What zip codes are near 12858?

The closest zip codes to 12858 are 12872, 12870, 12883, 12928, 12808.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12858, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.