ZIP Code 12973

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Piercefield · St. Lawrence County · New York

Population
187

2/sq mi

Median income
$104,091

▲ 36% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$106,300

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.3%

Median age 36.8

Land area
93.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12973 in Piercefield, New York has a population of 187. The median household income is $104,091, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $106,300, 62% below the US average. 9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12973 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 93.5 square miles in Piercefield, St. Lawrence County, New York. The area is home to 187 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 12973 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12973 sits at $104,091 (13% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,110. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $106,300 (72% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12973 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 12973 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 12973, Piercefield, 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

187

Population

93.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12973?

36.8

Median Age

61.7%

Male

38.3%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$104,091

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$36,110

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

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

What does housing look like?

109

Total Housing Units

62

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$106,300

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
12922 Childwold, NY 65 6.2 mi
12986 Tupper Lake, NY 6,120 6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12973 in?
ZIP code 12973 (Piercefield) 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 12973?
ZIP code 12973 in Piercefield, NY has a population of 187 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12973?
The median household income in ZIP 12973 is $104,091, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12973?
The median home value in ZIP 12973 is $106,300, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12973?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12973 is White at 98.1%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12973?
In ZIP code 12973, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12973?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12973 is 9.1% 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 Piercefield, 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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