ZIP Code 12955

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Lyon Mountain · Clinton County · New York

Population
381

5/sq mi

Median income
$78,487

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$164,200

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.3%

Median age 47.6

Land area
79.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12955 in Lyon Mountain, New York has a population of 381. The median household income is $78,487, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $164,200, 41% below the US average. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12955 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.4 square miles in Lyon Mountain, Clinton County, New York. The area is home to 381 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 12955 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12955 sits at $78,487 (15% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $33,227. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $164,200 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $941 per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12955 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 12955 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 →

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 12955, Lyon Mountain, 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

381

Population

79.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12955?

47.6

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$78,487

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$33,227

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

412

Total Housing Units

225

Occupied Units

187

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$164,200

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$941

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 12955, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,253,000.

5

Businesses

21

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 60.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
12952 Lyon Mountain, NY 546 6.2 mi
12934 Ellenburg Center, NY 1,074 6.3 mi
12920 Chateaugay, NY 2,842 7.9 mi
12933 Ellenburg, NY 17 8.8 mi
12969 Owls Head, NY 423 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12955 in?
ZIP code 12955 (Lyon Mountain) is located in Clinton County, New York. Clinton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clinton-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12955?
ZIP code 12955 in Lyon Mountain, NY has a population of 381 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12955?
The median household income in ZIP 12955 is $78,487, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12955?
The median home value in ZIP 12955 is $164,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12955?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12955 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12955?
ZIP code 12955 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12955?
In ZIP code 12955, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 12955?
In ZIP code 12955, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12955?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12955 is 9.5% 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 Lyon Mountain, 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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