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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
$62,411
Median income
$134,400
Median home value
8.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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 New York average), while per-capita income is $10,174. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.5%. The typical home here is valued at $134,400 (64% below the state average); renters pay a median of $740 monthly, and 81.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Clinton County, letting you compare 12929 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 12929

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dannemora, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12929.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 12929 ranks nationally

Dannemora, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,411 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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 12929 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 12929 ranks #2 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 12929 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 12929 ranks #5 of 7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Clinton County

12901 standard
Plattsburgh, NY
Pop: 33,439
12972 standard
Peru, NY
Pop: 6,364
12962 standard
Morrisonville, NY
Pop: 5,499
12992 standard
West Chazy, NY
Pop: 4,778
12919 standard
Champlain, NY
Pop: 3,037
12921 standard
Chazy, NY
Pop: 2,410

Related Areas

Clinton County Dannemora, NY New York

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.

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