ZIP Code 12912
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Au Sable Forks · Clinton County · New York
- Population
- 1,998
- Median income
- $70,046
- Median home value
- $189,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.4%
- Land area
- 235.1 sq mi
9/sq mi
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.2
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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.
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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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