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Westmere CDP, NY

ZIP 12159 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12159

12159 has a population of 8,794 with a median age of 53.1 yrs (46.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
83.6%+36% vs US avg
x
Black
3.0%-76% vs US avg
x
Asian
7.6%+29% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.2%-72% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.1%-27% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.4%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
28.4%+74% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.5%-68% vs US avg
x
High school
11.8%-55% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.3%-33% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
65.3%+94% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.5%-37% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.9%
x
Diversity Index
29/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
4.8%-58% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.7%-9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.1%-62% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.6%+687% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 12159

Poverty Rate
4.8%-58% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.7%-9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.1%-62% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.4%-83% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.9%-58% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.6%+687% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,794
Median age53.1
Poverty rate4.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White83.6%
Hispanic5.2%
Black3.0%
Asian7.6%
Foreign-born12.7%