Morrisonville, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12962
Clinton County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,499
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,847
- Median income Near-median income area
- $189,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Morrisonville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12962 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12962 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Morrisonville, Clinton County, New York, home to 5,499 residents across 112.0 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12962 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,847 (16% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,585. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 0.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $189,000 (50% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,064; owner occupancy is 83.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clinton County, so 12962 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 12962
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morrisonville, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12962.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 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 12962, Morrisonville, 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
5,499
Population
112.0
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12962?
42.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
1.8%
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?
$77,847
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$39,585
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12962 ranks among New York ZIPs
Morrisonville, 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)
$77,847 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
2,520housing units
2,520
Total Housing Units
2,497
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,000
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,064
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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 12962 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12901
Plattsburgh (12901)
33,439 residents
- 12972 6,364
Peru (12972)
6,364 residents
- 12962 5,499
Morrisonville (12962)
5,499 residents
- 12992 4,778
West Chazy (12992)
4,778 residents
- 12929 3,938
Dannemora (12929)
3,938 residents
- 12918 2,381
Cadyville (12918)
2,381 residents
- 12985 1,072
Schuyler Falls (12985)
1,072 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12962 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12962 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12972
Peru (12972)
$125,373 median income
- 12918
Cadyville (12918)
$91,951 median income
- 12992
West Chazy (12992)
$82,685 median income
- 12962
Morrisonville (12962)
$77,847 median income
- 12985
Schuyler Falls (12985)
$76,090 median income
- 12929
Dannemora (12929)
$62,411 median income
- 12901
Plattsburgh (12901)
$60,942 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12962 ranks #4 of 7 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 12962, 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 (5,499 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 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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