ZIP Code 12980

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Saint Regis Falls · Franklin County · New York

Population
1,304

2/sq mi

Median income
$60,938

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$106,500

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.1%

Median age 48.2

Land area
652.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12980 in Saint Regis Falls, New York has a population of 1,304. The median household income is $60,938, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $106,500, 62% below the US average. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12980 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 652.0 square miles in Saint Regis Falls, Franklin County, New York. The area is home to 1,304 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 12980 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12980 sits at $60,938 (34% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $34,875. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 10.7%. On housing, the median home value is $106,500 (72% below the state average) with median rent at $678 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12980 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 12980 sits relative to New York and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 12980, Saint Regis Falls, 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

1,304

Population

652.0

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 12980?

48.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$60,938

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$34,875

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,140

Total Housing Units

520

Occupied Units

620

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$106,500

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$678

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 12980, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,329,000.

15

Businesses

60

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12980 in?
ZIP code 12980 (Saint Regis Falls) 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 12980?
ZIP code 12980 in Saint Regis Falls, NY has a population of 1,304 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12980?
The median household income in ZIP 12980 is $60,938, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12980?
The median home value in ZIP 12980 is $106,500, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12980?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12980 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12980?
ZIP code 12980 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12980?
In ZIP code 12980, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 12980?
In ZIP code 12980, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12980?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12980 is 10.8% 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 Saint Regis Falls, 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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