ZIP Code 12992

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West Chazy · Clinton County · New York

Population
4,778

29/sq mi

Median income
$82,685

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,100

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.8%

Median age 40.9

Land area
164.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12992 in West Chazy, New York has a population of 4,778. The median household income is $82,685, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $161,100, 42% below the US average. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12992 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.8 square miles in West Chazy, Clinton County, New York. The area is home to 4,778 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 12992 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12992 sits at $82,685 (11% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,607. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $161,100 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $930 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12992 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clinton County, so you can benchmark 12992 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 12992

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12992.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12992, West Chazy, 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

4,778

Population

164.8

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12992?

40.9

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$82,685

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$36,607

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,045

Total Housing Units

1,930

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$161,100

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$930

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 12992, employing approximately 255 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,224,000.

63

Businesses

255

Employees

$10.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 20.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 8 12.7%
Retail trade 6 9.5%
Manufacturing 4 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.3%
Wholesale trade 3 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 4.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.8%

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 12992 vs 12921 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12921 Chazy, NY 2,410 6.5 mi
12901 Plattsburgh, NY 33,439 8.0 mi
12910 Altona, NY 2,148 6.6 mi
12962 Morrisonville, NY 5,499 9.0 mi
12958 Mooers, NY 1,929 10.4 mi
12903 Plattsburgh, NY 1,217 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12992 in?
ZIP code 12992 (West Chazy) 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 12992?
ZIP code 12992 in West Chazy, NY has a population of 4,778 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12992?
The median household income in ZIP 12992 is $82,685, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12992?
The median home value in ZIP 12992 is $161,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12992?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12992 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12992?
ZIP code 12992 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12992?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12992 are: Construction (13), Transportation and warehousing (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12992?
In ZIP code 12992, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 12992?
In ZIP code 12992, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12992?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12992 is 8.0% 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 West Chazy, 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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