ZIP Code 12959

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Mooers Forks · Clinton County · New York

Population
1,369

14/sq mi

Median income
$54,981

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$175,200

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.8%

Median age 45.3

Land area
99.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12959 in Mooers Forks, New York has a population of 1,369. The median household income is $54,981, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $175,200, 37% below the US average. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12959 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.9 square miles in Mooers Forks, Clinton County, New York. The area is home to 1,369 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 12959 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12959 sits at $54,981 (41% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $40,425. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $175,200 (54% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12959 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 12959 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 12959, Mooers Forks, 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

1,369

Population

99.9

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12959?

45.3

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 99.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$54,981

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$40,425

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

925

Total Housing Units

862

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

1.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.3%
Renter 2.7%

$175,200

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 12959, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,089,000.

8

Businesses

25

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 12959 vs 12958 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12958 Mooers, NY 1,929 6.1 mi
12910 Altona, NY 2,148 7.8 mi
12935 Ellenburg Depot, NY 1,748 9.6 mi
12933 Ellenburg, NY 17 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12959 in?
ZIP code 12959 (Mooers Forks) 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 12959?
ZIP code 12959 in Mooers Forks, NY has a population of 1,369 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12959?
The median household income in ZIP 12959 is $54,981, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12959?
The median home value in ZIP 12959 is $175,200, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12959?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12959 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12959?
ZIP code 12959 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12959?
In ZIP code 12959, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 12959?
In ZIP code 12959, approximately 97.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12959?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12959 is 9.7% 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 Mooers Forks, 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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