ZIP Code 12879: Newcomb, NY
Newcomb in Essex County, New York uses ZIP code 12879. Its reference point is at latitude 44.1457 and longitude -73.8152 (44°08'44.5"N 73°48'54.7"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 12879
Newcomb has 2 ZIP codes in our directory, and Essex County has 31.
New York has 2,307 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 12872 (Severance), which shares the same reference point.
| ZIP code | 12879 |
|---|---|
| Place | Newcomb |
| County | Essex County |
| State | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 44.1457 |
| Longitude | -73.8152 |
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Map of ZIP Code 12879
Map centred on 44.1457, -73.8152. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Newcomb, New York
Video: Newcomb, New York
Tahawus Iron Mines - Newcomb, NY - Adirondack Drone — by Adirondack Drone · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 12879
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 12879, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 12879, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Severance – same location
- Keene Valley – 4.4 mi northeast
- Keene – 7.7 mi north
- Lake Placid – 10 mi northwest
- New Russia – 10 mi east
- Elizabethtown – 12 mi northeast
- North Hudson – 12 mi southeast
- Upper Jay – 12 mi north
- Witherbee – 15 mi east
- Mineville – 15 mi east
- Moriah Center – 15 mi southeast
- Wilmington – 16 mi north
Schools Near Newcomb
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 12879 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Newcomb, Essex County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Severance, Keene Valley and Keene widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Newcomb are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 12879.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Newcomb can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Severance, Keene Valley and Keene.
Shopping and Dining in Newcomb
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Newcomb are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Newcomb, New York can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Essex County along with the name Newcomb.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 12879, Severance shares the same reference point, Keene Valley lies about 4.4 mi to the northeast, Keene lies about 7.7 mi to the north, Lake Placid lies about 10 mi to the northwest and New Russia lies about 10 mi to the east in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Newcomb show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 12879
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“View from a fire tower”): Andy Arthur, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Hiking on The Brothers - Big Slide, Adirondacks, NY · 12.27.2010 - panoramio”): matt.a, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“View east from Goodnow Mountain”): Andy Arthur, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Slide Brook - Adirondack High Peaks - 2011.08 - panoramio”): matt.a, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Kempshall Mountain (tallest) from Goodnow Mountain”): Andy Arthur, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Tahawus Iron Mines - Newcomb, NY - Adirondack Drone” by Adirondack Drone, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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