Dannemora, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12929
Clinton County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,938
- 1,277/sq mi High-density area
- $62,411
- Median income Near-median income area
- $134,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dannemora pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,277
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12929 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12929 covers 3.1 square miles in Dannemora, Clinton County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,938 residents on file, a density of 1,277 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12929 reports a modest median household income of $62,411 (33% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $10,174. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 9.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $134,400 (64% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $740; owner occupancy is 81.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clinton County, so 12929 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 12929
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dannemora, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12929.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,938
Population
3.1
Area (sq mi)
1,277
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12929?
37.2
Median Age
84.1%
Male
15.9%
Female
14.4%
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?
$62,411
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$10,174
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12929 ranks among New York ZIPs
Dannemora, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,411 19th percentile higher than 19% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
371housing units
371
Total Housing Units
309
Occupied Units
62
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,400
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$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 12929 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12962
Morrisonville (12962)
5,499 residents
- 12929
Dannemora (12929)
3,938 residents
- 12918
Cadyville (12918)
2,381 residents
- 12981
Saranac (12981)
2,253 residents
- 12910 2,148
Altona (12910)
2,148 residents
- 12935 1,748
Ellenburg Depot (12935)
1,748 residents
- 12978 403
Redford (12978)
403 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12929 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12929 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12978
Redford (12978)
$98,958 median income
- 12918
Cadyville (12918)
$91,951 median income
- 12962
Morrisonville (12962)
$77,847 median income
- 12981
Saranac (12981)
$76,450 median income
- 12929
Dannemora (12929)
$62,411 median income
- 12935
Ellenburg Depot (12935)
$57,542 median income
- 12910
Altona (12910)
$53,021 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12929 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12929, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,938 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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