PlainZIP

Constable, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12926

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

2,208
18/sq mi
$56,424
Median income
$109,800
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12926 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12926 covers 125.5 square miles in Constable, Franklin County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,208 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12926 reports a modest median household income of $56,424 (39% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $29,970. Local economic indicators show a 15.1% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $109,800 for a typical home value (71% below the state average), with rent averaging $833 a month; 83.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 12926 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 12926, Constable, 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

2,208

Population

125.5

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12926?

40.9

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$56,424

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$29,970

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12926 ranks nationally

Constable, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,424 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,153

Total Housing Units

1,049

Occupied Units

104

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$109,800

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

$833

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 12926, employing approximately 32 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,350,000.

14

Businesses

32

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 28.6%
Other services (except public administration) 4 28.6%

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 12926 vs 12917 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12917 Burke, NY 1,403 7.4 mi

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Related Areas

Franklin County Constable, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12926 in? ▼
ZIP code 12926 (Constable) 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 12926? ▼
ZIP code 12926 in Constable, NY has a population of 2,208 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12926? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12926 is $56,424, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12926? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12926 is $109,800, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12926? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12926 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12926? ▼
ZIP code 12926 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 32 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12926? ▼
In ZIP code 12926, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 12926? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12926 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12926? ▼
In ZIP code 12926, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12926? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12926 is 15.1% 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.