The 12987 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Upper Jay, NY (Essex County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 198. It is estimated that 28.3% of residents in the 12987 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 58.4 years.
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In ZIP Code 12987, 98.4% of the population graduated high school, while 64.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 22.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 4.8% in this Essex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 4.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.2% |
| Associate's degree | 19.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 41.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 22.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12987 are older than average. The median age of 58.4 years in ZIP Code 12987 is approximately 53.28% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 98.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 37.9% of the population in 12987 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 19.7% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 12987 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 2.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 37.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 19.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
Regarding household income, approximately 26.4% of the population in 12987 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 21.7% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 12987 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 26.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 21.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12987, 99.0% is one race, while 1.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 12987 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12987 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (1.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 12987, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Essex County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12987, an estimated 38.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 21.5% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Essex County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 17.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 38.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12987 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12987 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12987 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.47 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.17% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12987 | 9.24¢/kWh | 4.94¢/kWh | 2.08¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.51¢/kWh | 19.48¢/kWh | 8.77¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12987 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.23 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.51 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.09 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.43 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.11 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.27 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.28 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.38 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.2 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.78 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.9 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.49 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12987, 54.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 14.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.6 minutes. Approximately 37.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12987 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 12987 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 19.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 20.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 37.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 16.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.8% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |