ZIP Code 12929
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Dannemora · Clinton County · New York
- Population
- 3,938
- Median income
- $62,411
- Median home value
- $134,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 8.0%
- Land area
- 3.1 sq mi
1,277/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.2
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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.
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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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