ZIP Code 12962

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Morrisonville · Clinton County · New York

Population
5,499

49/sq mi

Median income
$77,847

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$189,000

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.3%

Median age 42.4

Land area
112.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12962 in Morrisonville, New York has a population of 5,499. The median household income is $77,847, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $189,000, 32% below the US average. 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12962 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 112.0 square miles in Morrisonville, Clinton County, New York. The area is home to 5,499 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 12962 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12962 sits at $77,847 (16% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $39,585. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $189,000 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $1,064 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12962 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 12962 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 12962

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12962.

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 12962, Morrisonville, 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

5,499

Population

112.0

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12962?

42.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$77,847

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$39,585

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,520

Total Housing Units

2,497

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$189,000

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,064

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.0%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12962 have increased 16.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.4% 164
2020 +1.4% 166
2021 +9.3% 181
2022 +16.0% 210
2024 230

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 12962, employing approximately 404 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,064,000.

57

Businesses

404

Employees

$20.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 22.8%
Health care and social assistance 10 17.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.5%
Retail trade 5 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.3%

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 12962 vs 12918 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12918 Cadyville, NY 2,381 3.9 mi
12929 Dannemora, NY 3,938 5.7 mi
12901 Plattsburgh, NY 33,439 6.5 mi
12972 Peru, NY 6,364 10.0 mi
12992 West Chazy, NY 4,778 9.0 mi
12985 Schuyler Falls, NY 1,072 11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12962 in?
ZIP code 12962 (Morrisonville) 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 12962?
ZIP code 12962 in Morrisonville, NY has a population of 5,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12962?
The median household income in ZIP 12962 is $77,847, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12962?
The median home value in ZIP 12962 is $189,000, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12962?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12962 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12962?
ZIP code 12962 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 404 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12962?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12962 are: Construction (13), Health care and social assistance (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12962?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12962 increased by 16.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12962?
In ZIP code 12962, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 12962?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12962 is 19.0 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 12962?
In ZIP code 12962, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12962?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12962 is 11.5% 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 Morrisonville, 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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