Plattsburgh, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12901
Clinton County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,439
- 170/sq mi High-density area
- $60,942
- Median income Below-median income area
- $189,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plattsburgh pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 170
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12901 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12901 (Plattsburgh, NY) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.9 in 2023 to 227.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York, with 33,439 residents across 196.7 square miles, a density of 170 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12901 reports a modest median household income of $60,942 (34% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,849. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $189,400 (50% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,002; owner occupancy is 54.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clinton County, so 12901 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 12901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plattsburgh, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12901.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
218 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
135 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 74
Professional, scientific, and technical services
74 establishments
- Construction 69
Construction
69 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12901, Plattsburgh, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
33,439
Population
196.7
Area (sq mi)
170
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12901?
38.7
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
6.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$60,942
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$37,849
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12901 ranks nationally
Plattsburgh, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$60,942 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,534housing units
15,534
Total Housing Units
14,321
Occupied Units
1,213
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,400
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,002
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12901 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 168 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 186 |
| 2022 | +7.6% | 200 |
| 2023 | +7.1% | 214 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 228 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,016 business establishments in ZIP 12901, employing approximately 20,919 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,024,015,000.
1,016
Businesses
20,919
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 218 | 21.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 138 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 135 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 74 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 69 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 61 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 47 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 3.3% |
| Information | 26 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12901 vs 12903 →
ZIP 12901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12901
Plattsburgh (12901)
33,439 residents
- 12972 6,364
Peru (12972)
6,364 residents
- 12962 5,499
Morrisonville (12962)
5,499 residents
- 12992 4,778
West Chazy (12992)
4,778 residents
- 12903 1,217
Plattsburgh (12903)
1,217 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12972
Peru (12972)
$125,373 median income
- 12992
West Chazy (12992)
$82,685 median income
- 12962
Morrisonville (12962)
$77,847 median income
- 12903
Plattsburgh (12903)
$77,733 median income
- 12901
Plattsburgh (12901)
$60,942 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12901 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12901, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (33,439 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12901 in?
ZIP code 12901 (Plattsburgh) is located in Clinton County, New York. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12901?
ZIP code 12901 in Plattsburgh, NY has a population of 33,439 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12901?
The median household income in ZIP 12901 is $60,942, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12901?
The median home value in ZIP 12901 is $189,400, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12901 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12901?
ZIP code 12901 has 1,016 business establishments employing approximately 20,919 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12901 are: Retail trade (218), Health care and social assistance (138), Accommodation and food services (135). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12901 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12901?
In ZIP code 12901, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12901 is 17.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12901?
In ZIP code 12901, approximately 54.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12901 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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