ZIP Code 12916

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Brushton · Franklin County · New York

Population
2,135

20/sq mi

Median income
$69,833

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$94,700

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.7%

Median age 37.1

Land area
107.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12916 in Brushton, New York has a population of 2,135. The median household income is $69,833, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $94,700, 66% below the US average. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12916 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 107.3 square miles in Brushton, Franklin County, New York. The area is home to 2,135 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 12916 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12916 sits at $69,833 (24% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $33,406. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $94,700 (75% below the state average) with median rent at $803 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12916 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 12916 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 12916

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12916.

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 12916, Brushton, 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

2,135

Population

107.3

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12916?

37.1

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$69,833

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$33,406

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

35.8 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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,040

Total Housing Units

910

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$94,700

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

$803

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 12916, employing approximately 145 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,357,000.

22

Businesses

145

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 5 22.7%
Retail trade 4 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 4 18.2%
Construction 3 13.6%

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 12916 vs 12957 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12957 Moira, NY 1,726 3.0 mi
12930 Dickinson Center, NY 634 7.8 mi
12966 North Bangor, NY 2,915 5.5 mi
12937 Fort Covington, NY 1,572 8.9 mi
12914 Bombay, NY 1,044 7.6 mi
12967 North Lawrence, NY 1,223 8.2 mi
13655 Hogansburg, NY 3,512 11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12916 in?
ZIP code 12916 (Brushton) is located in Franklin County, New York. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12916?
ZIP code 12916 in Brushton, NY has a population of 2,135 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12916?
The median household income in ZIP 12916 is $69,833, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12916?
The median home value in ZIP 12916 is $94,700, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12916?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12916 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12916?
ZIP code 12916 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12916?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12916 are: Health care and social assistance (5), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12916?
In ZIP code 12916, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 12916?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12916 is 35.8 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 12916?
In ZIP code 12916, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12916?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12916 is 19.4% 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 Brushton, 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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