ZIP Code 12944

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Keeseville · Essex County · New York

Population
4,080

18/sq mi

Median income
$72,207

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$141,700

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.7%

Median age 40.5

Land area
233.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12944 in Keeseville, New York has a population of 4,080. The median household income is $72,207, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $141,700, 49% below the US average. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12944 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 233.1 square miles in Keeseville, Essex County, New York. The area is home to 4,080 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 12944 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12944 sits at $72,207 (22% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,495. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $141,700 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $1,091 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12944 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 12944 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 12944

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12944.

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 12944, Keeseville, 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

4,080

Population

233.1

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12944?

40.5

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$72,207

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$31,495

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,944

Total Housing Units

1,467

Occupied Units

477

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$141,700

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$1,091

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 85 business establishments in ZIP 12944, employing approximately 477 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,181,000.

85

Businesses

477

Employees

$23.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 16.5%
Health care and social assistance 11 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 11.8%
Retail trade 9 10.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 8 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.9%
Manufacturing 4 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.7%
Information 3 3.5%

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 12944 vs 12924 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12924 Keeseville, NY 158 4.0 mi
12911 Keeseville, NY 36 5.2 mi
12975 Port Kent, NY 265 6.8 mi
12996 Willsboro, NY 2,086 7.2 mi
12972 Peru, NY 6,364 8.0 mi
12950 Lewis, NY 929 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12944 in?
ZIP code 12944 (Keeseville) is located in Essex County, New York. Essex County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/essex-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12944?
ZIP code 12944 in Keeseville, NY has a population of 4,080 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12944?
The median household income in ZIP 12944 is $72,207, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12944?
The median home value in ZIP 12944 is $141,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12944?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12944 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12944?
ZIP code 12944 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 477 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12944?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12944 are: Construction (14), Health care and social assistance (11), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12944?
In ZIP code 12944, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12944?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12944 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12944?
In ZIP code 12944, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12944?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12944 is 18.9% 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 Keeseville, 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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