Zip code 12977: Ray Brook, New York

Q: What city is zip code 12977?

12977 is assigned to Ray Brook, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 12977 in?

12977 is in Essex County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 12977?

About 1,213 people live in 12977, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 12977?

The closest zip codes to 12977 are 12983, 12946, 12945, 12939, 12913.

Residential delivery areaEssex CountyEastern Time

Population

1,213

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.2 sq mi

976 people/sq mi

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

About 12977

12977 is a suburban zip code in Ray Brook, New York (Essex County), covering 1.2 sq mi of land. About 1,213 people live here, or 976 per square mile. The median resident is 38.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in legal and social services; business and finance; and sales.

How 12977 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%11th of 1,673 in NY
Work from home80.8%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%3rd of 1,685 in NY
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%25th of 1,673 in NY
Housing vacancy69.7%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%31st of 1,675 in NY
Foreign-born residents28.4%
85th
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%177th of 1,693 in NY
Diversity index64.2
81st
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.5156th of 1,693 in NY
Median age38.7
48th
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,301st of 1,693 in NY
Population density976/sq mi
43rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi564th of 1,693 in NY
Population1,213
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,3661,233rd of 1,693 in NY
Veterans1.3%
2nd
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%1,546th of 1,693 in NY
Median earnings per worker$27,031
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,3211,622nd of 1,676 in NY
Per capita income$2,459
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,7121,688th of 1,690 in NY
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%1,621st of 1,679 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher1.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%1,672nd of 1,691 in NY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%1,541st of 1,685 in NY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%1,575th of 1,689 in NY
Residents 65 and older3.6%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%1,657th of 1,693 in NY
Residents under 180.6%
1st
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%1,657th of 1,693 in NY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%1,429th of 1,685 in NY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%1,614th of 1,685 in NY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%1,622nd of 1,685 in NY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%1,658th of 1,685 in NY

Measure	12977	Essex	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	77.3%	54.3%	65.2%	99th	11th of 1,673
Work from home	80.8%	13.2%	14.9%	15.1%	99th	3rd of 1,685
Broadband accessStrength	100%	91.9%	90.8%	91%	99th	25th of 1,673
Housing vacancy	69.7%	35.9%	10%	10.1%	99th	31st of 1,675
Foreign-born residents	28.4%	4.1%	22.8%	14.1%	85th	177th of 1,693
Diversity index	64.2	16	65.5	61.4	81st	156th of 1,693
Median age	38.7	49.9	39.8	38.9	48th	1,301st of 1,693
Population density	976/sq mi	21/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	43rd	564th of 1,693
Population	1,213	36,973	19,852,366	334,922,499	2nd	1,233rd of 1,693
Veterans	1.3%	8%	3.7%	6.2%	2nd	1,546th of 1,693
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$27,031	$45,999	$55,321	$49,666	2nd	1,622nd of 1,676
Per capita incomeWeakness	$2,459	$42,694	$50,712	$44,673	1st	1,688th of 1,690
Poverty rateStrength	0%	11.2%	14%	12.5%	1st	1,621st of 1,679
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	1.7%	32.8%	40.2%	35.7%	1st	1,672nd of 1,691
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4%	6.4%	5.2%	1st	1,541st of 1,685
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	5%	5.1%	8.4%	1st	1,575th of 1,689
Residents 65 and older	3.6%	26.4%	17.9%	17.2%	1st	1,657th of 1,693
Residents under 18	0.6%	15.4%	20.5%	22%	1st	1,657th of 1,693
Tech workers	0%	2%	3.5%	3.8%	1st	1,429th of 1,685
Healthcare workers	0%	11.4%	11.8%	9.7%	1st	1,614th of 1,685
Self-employed workers	0%	14.5%	9.7%	10%	1st	1,622nd of 1,685
Government workers	0%	19.4%	16.4%	14.5%	1st	1,658th 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

28%

25–34

38%

35–44

20%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.7

Under 18

0.6%

65 and over

3.6%

Race and ethnicity

White14%
Black41%
Hispanic41%
Asian0.2%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.9%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

64.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

28.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

41.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 10
Average household size: 2
Family households: 100%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 1.3%
Male / female: 98% / 2%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

100%

Median household income

12977

—

Essex Co.

$71,661

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$2,459

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

100%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

—

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

12977

—

Essex Co.

$211,900

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

12977

—

Essex Co.

$934

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

30%

2–4 units

70%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 33
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 69.7%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

19%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

81%

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

4.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Legal and social services

62%

Business and finance

19%

Sales

19%

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Other services

62%

Finance, insurance and real estate

19%

Wholesale

19%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$27,031

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

61.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	12977	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

51%

High school

42%

Some college

Associate's

0.6%

Bachelor's

0.8%

Graduate

0.8%

High school graduate or higher: 49.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ray Brook
State: New York
County: Essex County
Center point: 44.2966° N, 74.0989° W
Land area: 1.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 12977

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
12983	Saranac Lake, NY	4.2 mi	7,296	$65,985	$225,200
12946	Lake Placid, NY	6.7 mi	4,872	$77,548	$467,000
12945	Lake Clear, NY	7.1 mi	391	$80,227	$278,100
12939	Gabriels, NY	9.9 mi	173	$51,635	$275,000
12913	Bloomingdale, NY	10 mi	989	$81,250	$207,900
12997	Wilmington, NY	12 mi	1,251	$82,344	$322,600
12942	Keene, NY	15 mi	450	$115,000	$590,400
12970	Paul Smiths, NY	16 mi	1,084	$84,250	$242,100
12976	Rainbow Lake, NY	16 mi	137	$61,406	$231,300
12943	Keene Valley, NY	16 mi	260	—	$228,400
12989	Vermontville, NY	17 mi	1,110	$84,464	$228,400
12986	Tupper Lake, NY	17 mi	5,326	$67,883	$158,900

Questions about 12977

What city is zip code 12977?

12977 is assigned to Ray Brook, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 12977 in?

12977 is in Essex County, New York.

What is the population of 12977?

About 1,213 people live in 12977, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 12977 in?

12977 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 12977?

The closest zip codes to 12977 are 12983, 12946, 12945, 12939, 12913.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12977, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.