ZIP Code 12978

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Redford · Clinton County · New York

Population
403

60/sq mi

Median income
$98,958

▲ 30% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$70,500

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.8%

Median age 64.3

Land area
6.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12978 in Redford, New York has a population of 403. The median household income is $98,958, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $70,500, 75% below the US average. 5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12978 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.8 square miles in Redford, Clinton County, New York. The area is home to 403 residents, producing a population density of 60 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 12978 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12978 sits at $98,958 (7% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $29,713. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $70,500 (81% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12978 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 12978 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 12978, Redford, 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

403

Population

6.8

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12978?

64.3

Median Age

40.9%

Male

59.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
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 2.9%
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?

$98,958

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$29,713

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.8%

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

What does housing look like?

118

Total Housing Units

118

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.9%
Renter 5.1%

$70,500

Median Home Value

-81% 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 3 business establishments in ZIP 12978, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,018,000.

3

Businesses

38

Employees

$1.0M

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 12978 vs 12981 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12981 Saranac, NY 2,253 1.8 mi
12985 Schuyler Falls, NY 1,072 4.7 mi
12952 Lyon Mountain, NY 546 7.9 mi
12929 Dannemora, NY 3,938 8.4 mi
12918 Cadyville, NY 2,381 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12978 in?
ZIP code 12978 (Redford) 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 12978?
ZIP code 12978 in Redford, NY has a population of 403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12978?
The median household income in ZIP 12978 is $98,958, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12978?
The median home value in ZIP 12978 is $70,500, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12978?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12978 is White at 97.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12978?
ZIP code 12978 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12978?
In ZIP code 12978, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.8% 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 12978?
In ZIP code 12978, approximately 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12978?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12978 is 7.4% 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 Redford, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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