Au Sable Forks, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12912
Clinton County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,998
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,046
- Median income Near-median income area
- $189,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Au Sable Forks pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12912 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12912 covers 235.1 square miles in Au Sable Forks, Clinton County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,998 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12912 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,046 (24% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,757. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $189,200 (50% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,048; owner occupancy is 85.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clinton County, so 12912 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 12912
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Au Sable Forks, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12912.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,998
Population
235.1
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12912?
50.2
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
1.4%
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?
$70,046
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$45,757
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12912 ranks among New York ZIPs
Au Sable Forks, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,046 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,002housing units
1,002
Total Housing Units
761
Occupied Units
241
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,200
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$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 12912 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12912
Au Sable Forks (12912)
1,998 residents
- 12941
Jay (12941)
1,428 residents
- 12997
Wilmington (12997)
1,239 residents
- 12985
Schuyler Falls (12985)
1,072 residents
- 12987 201
Upper Jay (12987)
201 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12912 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12912 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12987
Upper Jay (12987)
$127,083 median income
- 12997
Wilmington (12997)
$82,344 median income
- 12985
Schuyler Falls (12985)
$76,090 median income
- 12912
Au Sable Forks (12912)
$70,046 median income
- 12941
Jay (12941)
$68,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12912 ranks #4 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 12912, 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 (1,998 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 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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