What city is ZIP code 12997?

ZIP code 12997 is in Wilmington, NY (Essex County).

What county is ZIP code 12997 in?

ZIP code 12997 is mostly in Essex County, New York.

How many people live in ZIP code 12997?

About 1,251 people live in the 12997 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 12997

Wilmington, NY, Essex County

Population

1,251

Land area

65.2sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Wilmington

ZIP 12997 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 12997 at a glance

ZIP 12997 (Wilmington) is 95% less dense than New York as a whole.
The median household income is $82,344, 4% below the New York median of $85,974.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $322,600 (24% below New York) and median rent is $1,063 a month.

Local data for ZIP 12997

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 12997, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$82,344

Poverty rate

4.0%

Median home value

$322,600

Median rent

$1,063/mo

Homeownership

80.0%

Bachelor's or higher

35.4%

Median age

43.6

Average commute

34.1 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

365

$12.5M annual payroll

PPP loans

$2.8M

46 loans

Campaign donations

$16.4K

93% D, 1% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 12997, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

1,057

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

154

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

74° / 7°F

43.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 12997, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.9%

U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

11.9%

U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.5%

U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 12997?: ZIP code 12997 is in Wilmington, NY (Essex County).
What county is ZIP code 12997 in?: ZIP code 12997 is mostly in Essex County, New York.
How many people live in ZIP code 12997?: About 1,251 people live in the 12997 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.