The 12997 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Wilmington, NY (Essex County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 1,069. It is estimated that 25.2% of residents in the 12997 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 51.0 years. Approximately 30.7% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $36,820. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $61,736, and approximately 8% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 12997, 90.7% of the population graduated high school, while 30.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.8% in this Essex County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.6% |
| Associate's degree | 10.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12997 are older than average. The median age of 51.0 years in ZIP Code 12997 is approximately 33.86% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.4% of the population in 12997 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 12997 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 18.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 12997 is $61,736, while the region's mean household income is $79,897. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,820. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12997 of $36,820 is approximately 6.37% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 7.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 17.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 12997 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.1% of 12997 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12997, 96.7% is one race, while 3.3% are two or more races. Approximately 2.0% of 12997 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12997 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.3%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (3.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
In ZIP Code 12997, 94.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.6% 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 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12997, an estimated 26.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Essex County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 26.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12997 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12997 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12997 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.41% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.35% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12997 | 11.74¢/kWh | 5.99¢/kWh | 4.79¢/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 12997 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.36 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.49 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.33 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.45 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.38 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.2 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.57 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.49 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.32 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.73 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.06 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.69 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12997, 70.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.2 minutes. Approximately 25.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12997 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 23.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 12997 workers 16 years and over work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.8% |
| Construction | 14.0% |
| Manufacturing | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 25.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 3.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 12997, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 12997 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Essex County region was closing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Closing an account | 1 |
| Problem when making payments | 1 |
| Struggling to pay mortgage | 1 |