Malone, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12953
Franklin County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,836
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,799
- Median income Near-median income area
- $129,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Malone pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12953 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12953 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Malone, Franklin County, New York, home to 15,836 residents across 544.2 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12953 reports a modest median household income of $68,799 (26% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,566. The poverty rate is 17.1%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,400 (66% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $853; owner occupancy is 67.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 16 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the New York and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 12953.
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 12953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Malone, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12953.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 20
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,836
Population
544.2
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12953?
42.4
Median Age
58.2%
Male
41.8%
Female
3.8%
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?
$68,799
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$31,566
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
15.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12953 ranks among New York ZIPs
Malone, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,799 30th percentile higher than 30% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,589housing units
5,589
Total Housing Units
4,871
Occupied Units
718
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,400
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12953, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,836 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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