ZIP Code 12901
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Plattsburgh · Clinton County · New York
- Population
- 33,439
- Median income
- $60,942
- Median home value
- $189,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.2%
- Land area
- 196.7 sq mi
170/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.7
New York
ZIP code 12901 in Plattsburgh, New York has a population of 33,439. The median household income is $60,942, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $189,400, 32% below the US average. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 196.7 square miles in Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York. The area is home to 33,439 residents, producing a population density of 170 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12901 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12901 sits at $60,942 (34% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $37,849. The poverty rate stands at 18.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $189,400 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $1,002 per month, and 54.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 12901 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 12901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$37,849
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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