ZIP Code 12912

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Au Sable Forks · Clinton County · New York

Population
1,998

9/sq mi

Median income
$70,046

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$189,200

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.4%

Median age 50.2

Land area
235.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12912 in Au Sable Forks, New York has a population of 1,998. The median household income is $70,046, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $189,200, 32% below the US average. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12912 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 235.1 square miles in Au Sable Forks, Clinton County, New York. The area is home to 1,998 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 12912 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12912 sits at $70,046 (24% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $45,757. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $189,200 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $1,048 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12912 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 12912 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 12912

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12912.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 12912, Au Sable Forks, 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

1,998

Population

235.1

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12912?

50.2

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$70,046

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$45,757

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,002

Total Housing Units

761

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$189,200

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,048

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 12912, employing approximately 565 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,277,000.

45

Businesses

565

Employees

$74.3M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 24.4%
Retail trade 8 17.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 4 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.7%

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 12912 vs 12985 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12985 Schuyler Falls, NY 1,072 7.0 mi
12941 Jay, NY 1,428 7.6 mi
12987 Upper Jay, NY 201 9.7 mi
12997 Wilmington, NY 1,239 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12912 in?
ZIP code 12912 (Au Sable Forks) 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 12912?
ZIP code 12912 in Au Sable Forks, NY has a population of 1,998 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12912?
The median household income in ZIP 12912 is $70,046, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12912?
The median home value in ZIP 12912 is $189,200, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12912?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12912 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12912?
ZIP code 12912 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 565 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12912?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12912 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12912?
In ZIP code 12912, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 12912?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12912 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12912?
In ZIP code 12912, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12912?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12912 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Au Sable Forks, NY

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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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