The zip code 12974 in Port Henry, New York, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 2,383 and a median income of $53,917. Port Henry has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" from 2013 to 2022. The white population has remained above 90% throughout this period, with only minor fluctuations. The Hispanic population increased from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has remained relatively stable at 1-2%. Black and Native American populations have remained consistently low at about 1% each throughout the period.

The median income in Port Henry has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. The community experienced its highest median income between 2015-2018, with a peak of $66,098 in 2017. Since 2018, there has been a general downward trend in median income, dropping to $48,537 in 2021 before slightly recovering to $53,917 in 2022. The population declined from 2,673 in 2010 to a low of 1,847 in 2015, then gradually increased to 2,383 in 2022.

The slight increase in Hispanic population coincides with the period of declining median income (2018-2022). The period of highest median income (2015-2018) corresponds with the lowest population numbers. The recent population growth coupled with declining incomes could suggest an influx of lower-income residents or economic challenges facing the existing population.