PlainZIP

Saint Regis Falls, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12980

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

1,304
2/sq mi
$60,938
Median income
$106,500
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12980 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12980 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Regis Falls, Franklin County, New York, home to just 1,304 residents across 652.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12980 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $106,500 for a typical home value (72% below the state average), with rent averaging $678 a month; 84.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 12980's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 →

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 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,304

Population

652.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 12980 ranks nationally

Saint Regis Falls, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,938 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 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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Related Areas

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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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