Zip Code 12974 — Port Henry, NY
12974 is a ZIP Code associated with Port Henry, NY, located within Essex. 12974 ranks #8 out of 29 ZIP codes in Essex County by population (and #1141 out of 1,826 in NY). The area supports an estimated population of 1,617 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 91.8 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 12974 |
| Primary City | Port Henry |
| State / Province | NY |
| County | Essex |
| Total Population | 1,617 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 91.8 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 12974 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 12974 | Essex County | NY State Average |
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| Population | 1,617 | 34,794 (Total) | 19,771,902 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 91.8 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #8 of 29 | -- | -- |
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