PlainZIP

North Bangor, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12966

Franklin County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,915
13/sq mi
$65,893
Median income
$114,600
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Bangor pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12966 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12966 covers 222.5 square miles in North Bangor, Franklin County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,915 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12966 reports a modest median household income of $65,893 (29% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $29,682. Local economic indicators show a 13.4% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $114,600 (70% below the state average) with median rent at $889 per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 12966 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 12966

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Bangor, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12966.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12966, North Bangor, 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

2,915

Population

222.5

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12966?

40.1

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$65,893

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$29,682

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12966 ranks nationally

North Bangor, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,893 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,361

Total Housing Units

1,127

Occupied Units

234

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.4%
Renter 9.6%

$114,600

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$889

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 24 business establishments in ZIP 12966, employing approximately 125 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,147,000.

24

Businesses

125

Employees

$5.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 25.0%
Retail trade 5 20.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 12.5%

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 12966 vs 12916 →

ZIP 12966 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12966 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12966 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12966 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12916 Brushton, NY 2,135 5.5 mi
12930 Dickinson Center, NY 634 7.8 mi

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Related Areas

Franklin County North Bangor, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12966 in? ▼
ZIP code 12966 (North Bangor) 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 12966? ▼
ZIP code 12966 in North Bangor, NY has a population of 2,915 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12966? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12966 is $65,893, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12966? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12966 is $114,600, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12966? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12966 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12966? ▼
ZIP code 12966 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12966? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12966 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12966? ▼
In ZIP code 12966, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 12966? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12966 is 24.8 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 12966? ▼
In ZIP code 12966, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12966? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12966 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.