Moira, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12957
Franklin County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,726
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,572
- Median income Below-median income area
- $87,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Moira pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12957 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12957 covers 82.6 square miles in Moira, Franklin County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,726 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12957 reports a modest median household income of $54,572 (41% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,513. The poverty rate is 28.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $87,600 (77% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $800; owner occupancy is 63.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 12957 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 12957
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moira, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12957.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 12957, Moira, 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
1,726
Population
82.6
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12957?
35.9
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
1.0%
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?
$54,572
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$30,513
Per Capita Income
28.0%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12957 ranks among New York ZIPs
Moira, 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)
$54,572 9th percentile higher than 9% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
926housing units
926
Total Housing Units
847
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$87,600
Median Home Value
-77% vs state ZIP avg
$800
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 12957, employing approximately 106 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,943,000.
22
Businesses
106
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 13.6% |
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 12957 vs 12916 →
ZIP 12957 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13655
Hogansburg (13655)
3,512 residents
- 12916
Brushton (12916)
2,135 residents
- 12957
Moira (12957)
1,726 residents
- 12937
Fort Covington (12937)
1,572 residents
- 12967 1,223
North Lawrence (12967)
1,223 residents
- 12914 1,044
Bombay (12914)
1,044 residents
- 12930 634
Dickinson Center (12930)
634 residents
- 12965 516
Nicholville (12965)
516 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12957 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12957 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12967
North Lawrence (12967)
$75,781 median income
- 12916
Brushton (12916)
$69,833 median income
- 12930
Dickinson Center (12930)
$68,603 median income
- 12965
Nicholville (12965)
$66,477 median income
- 12937
Fort Covington (12937)
$55,417 median income
- 12957
Moira (12957)
$54,572 median income
- 13655
Hogansburg (13655)
$52,309 median income
- 12914
Bombay (12914)
$32,778 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12957 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12957, 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 (1,726 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 12957 in?
ZIP code 12957 (Moira) 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 12957?
ZIP code 12957 in Moira, NY has a population of 1,726 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12957?
The median household income in ZIP 12957 is $54,572, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12957?
The median home value in ZIP 12957 is $87,600, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12957?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12957 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12957?
ZIP code 12957 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12957?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12957 are: Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12957?
In ZIP code 12957, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 12957?
In ZIP code 12957, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12957?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12957 is 28.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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