ZIP Code 12937

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Fort Covington · Franklin County · New York

Population
1,572

19/sq mi

Median income
$55,417

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$99,400

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.6%

Median age 39.7

Land area
85.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12937 in Fort Covington, New York has a population of 1,572. The median household income is $55,417, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $99,400, 64% below the US average. 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12937 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 85.0 square miles in Fort Covington, Franklin County, New York. The area is home to 1,572 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 12937 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12937 sits at $55,417 (40% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $26,326. The poverty rate stands at 21.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $99,400 (74% below the state average) with median rent at $585 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12937 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 12937 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 12937

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12937.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12937, Fort Covington, 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

1,572

Population

85.0

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12937?

39.7

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$55,417

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$26,326

Per Capita Income

21.1%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

650

Total Housing Units

506

Occupied Units

144

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$99,400

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$585

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 12937, employing approximately 66 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,104,000.

20

Businesses

66

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 25.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.0%

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 12937 vs 12914 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12914 Bombay, NY 1,044 6.3 mi
12916 Brushton, NY 2,135 8.9 mi
12957 Moira, NY 1,726 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12937 in?
ZIP code 12937 (Fort Covington) 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 12937?
ZIP code 12937 in Fort Covington, NY has a population of 1,572 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12937?
The median household income in ZIP 12937 is $55,417, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12937?
The median home value in ZIP 12937 is $99,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12937?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12937 is White at 92.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12937?
ZIP code 12937 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 66 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12937?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12937 are: Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12937?
In ZIP code 12937, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 12937?
In ZIP code 12937, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12937?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12937 is 21.1% 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 Fort Covington, 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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