ZIP Code 12953

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Malone · Franklin County · New York

Population
15,836

29/sq mi

Median income
$68,799

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$129,400

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.7%

Median age 42.4

Land area
544.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12953 in Malone, New York has a population of 15,836. The median household income is $68,799, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $129,400, 53% below the US average. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12953 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 544.2 square miles in Malone, Franklin County, New York. The area is home to 15,836 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 12953 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12953 sits at $68,799 (26% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,566. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $129,400 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $853 per month, and 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12953 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 12953 sits relative to New York and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 12953

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12953.

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 12953, Malone, 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

15,836

Population

544.2

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12953?

42.4

Median Age

58.2%

Male

41.8%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 82.3%
African American 10.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$68,799

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$31,566

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

15.8 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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,589

Total Housing Units

4,871

Occupied Units

718

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%

$129,400

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$853

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 313 business establishments in ZIP 12953, employing approximately 4,547 people with a combined annual payroll of $209,935,000.

313

Businesses

4,547

Employees

$209.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 66 21.1%
Retail trade 63 20.1%
Construction 33 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 31 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 6.4%
Other services (except public administration) 20 6.4%
Finance and insurance 14 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.2%
Wholesale trade 8 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.2%
Information 7 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.2%
Manufacturing 6 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12953 in?
ZIP code 12953 (Malone) 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 12953?
ZIP code 12953 in Malone, NY has a population of 15,836 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12953?
The median household income in ZIP 12953 is $68,799, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12953?
The median home value in ZIP 12953 is $129,400, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12953?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12953 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12953?
ZIP code 12953 has 313 business establishments employing approximately 4,547 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12953?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12953 are: Health care and social assistance (66), Retail trade (63), Construction (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12953?
In ZIP code 12953, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 12953?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12953 is 15.8 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 12953?
In ZIP code 12953, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12953?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12953 is 17.1% 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 Malone, 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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