PlainZIP

Churubusco, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12923

Clinton County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

632
5/sq mi
$50,833
Median income
$101,100
Median home value
6.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Churubusco pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12923 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12923 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Churubusco, Clinton County, New York, home to just 632 residents across 134.5 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12923 reports a modest median household income of $50,833 (45% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $26,679. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 14.8%. The typical home here is valued at $101,100 (73% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 85.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clinton County, letting you compare 12923 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 12923, Churubusco, 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

632

Population

134.5

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 12923?

41.4

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$50,833

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$26,679

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

14.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 12923 ranks nationally

Churubusco, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,833 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%

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

What does housing look like?

293

Total Housing Units

248

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$101,100

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 12923, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,272,000.

7

Businesses

27

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Utilities 3 42.9%

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 12923 vs 12934 →

ZIP 12923 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12923 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12923 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12923 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12934 Ellenburg Center, NY 1,074 6.7 mi
12933 Ellenburg, NY 17 6.3 mi
12920 Chateaugay, NY 2,842 8.1 mi

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Plattsburgh, NY
Pop: 33,439
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Peru, NY
Pop: 6,364
12962 standard
Morrisonville, NY
Pop: 5,499
12992 standard
West Chazy, NY
Pop: 4,778
12929 standard
Dannemora, NY
Pop: 3,938
12919 standard
Champlain, NY
Pop: 3,037

Related Areas

Clinton County Churubusco, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12923 in? ▼
ZIP code 12923 (Churubusco) 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 12923? ▼
ZIP code 12923 in Churubusco, NY has a population of 632 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12923? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12923 is $50,833, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12923? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12923 is $101,100, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12923? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12923 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12923? ▼
ZIP code 12923 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12923? ▼
In ZIP code 12923, 42.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12923? ▼
In ZIP code 12923, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12923? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12923 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.