ZIP Code 12965

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Nicholville · St. Lawrence County · New York

Population
516

21/sq mi

Median income
$66,477

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$105,200

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.7%

Median age 37.6

Land area
24.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12965 in Nicholville, New York has a population of 516. The median household income is $66,477, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $105,200, 62% below the US average. 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12965 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.7 square miles in Nicholville, St. Lawrence County, New York. The area is home to 516 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 12965 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12965 sits at $66,477 (28% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,056. The poverty rate stands at 14.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $105,200 (72% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12965 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 12965 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 12965, Nicholville, 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

516

Population

24.7

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12965?

37.6

Median Age

59.5%

Male

40.5%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
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 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$66,477

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$43,056

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

181

Total Housing Units

161

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$105,200

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 12965, employing approximately 163 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,239,000.

9

Businesses

163

Employees

$16.2M

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 12965 vs 12967 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12967 North Lawrence, NY 1,223 5.0 mi
12930 Dickinson Center, NY 634 7.0 mi
13697 Winthrop, NY 2,281 7.1 mi
12957 Moira, NY 1,726 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12965 in?
ZIP code 12965 (Nicholville) is located in St. Lawrence County, New York. St. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-lawrence-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12965?
ZIP code 12965 in Nicholville, NY has a population of 516 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12965?
The median household income in ZIP 12965 is $66,477, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12965?
The median home value in ZIP 12965 is $105,200, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12965?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12965 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12965?
ZIP code 12965 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12965?
In ZIP code 12965, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 12965?
In ZIP code 12965, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12965?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12965 is 14.3% 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 Nicholville, 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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