ZIP Code 12929

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Dannemora · Clinton County · New York

Population
3,938

1,277/sq mi

Median income
$62,411

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$134,400

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.0%

Median age 37.2

Land area
3.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12929 in Dannemora, New York has a population of 3,938. The median household income is $62,411, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $134,400, 52% below the US average. 8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12929 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.1 square miles in Dannemora, Clinton County, New York. The area is home to 3,938 residents, producing a population density of 1,277 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 12929 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12929 sits at $62,411 (33% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $10,174. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $134,400 (64% below the state average) with median rent at $740 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12929 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 12929 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 12929

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12929.

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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 12929, Dannemora, 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

3,938

Population

3.1

Area (sq mi)

1,277

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12929?

37.2

Median Age

84.1%

Male

15.9%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 51.5%
African American 36.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%

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?

$62,411

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$10,174

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 35.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.0%

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

What does housing look like?

371

Total Housing Units

309

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$134,400

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$740

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 12929, employing approximately 167 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,274,000.

25

Businesses

167

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 24.0%
Accommodation and food services 6 24.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.0%

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 12929 vs 12918 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12918 Cadyville, NY 2,381 2.7 mi
12962 Morrisonville, NY 5,499 5.7 mi
12935 Ellenburg Depot, NY 1,748 8.6 mi
12978 Redford, NY 403 8.4 mi
12910 Altona, NY 2,148 10.2 mi
12981 Saranac, NY 2,253 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12929 in?
ZIP code 12929 (Dannemora) 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 12929?
ZIP code 12929 in Dannemora, NY has a population of 3,938 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12929?
The median household income in ZIP 12929 is $62,411, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12929?
The median home value in ZIP 12929 is $134,400, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12929?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12929 is White at 51.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12929?
ZIP code 12929 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12929?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12929 are: Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (6), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12929?
In ZIP code 12929, 35.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.0% 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 12929?
In ZIP code 12929, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12929?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12929 is 13.8% 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 Dannemora, 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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