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ZIP 12859 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12859

12859 has a population of 1,629 with a median age of 46.9 yrs (50.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.2%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
1.7%-86% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.1%-100% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.5%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.5%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
19.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.9%+44% vs US avg
x
High school
35.6%+36% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.0%-35% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.0%-2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.2%-40% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.9%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.9%+29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
7.2%+20% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.8%+58% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
ItalianGermanPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 12859

Poverty Rate
14.9%+29% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
12.8%+58% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.4%+92% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.4%+74% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,629
Median age46.9
Poverty rate14.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.2%
Hispanic0.1%
Black1.7%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%