ZIP Code 12992, New York
ZIP Code 12992 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 12992 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Clinton County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,615. The land area covers 65.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,615 | ±663 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs | ±7.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,930 | ±252 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,045 | ±261 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,930 | ±252 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 115 | ±82 |
| Median Home Value | $161,100 | ±$15,850 |
| Median Gross Rent | $930 | ±$332 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,685 | ±$13,870 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,607 | ±$4,327 |
| Poverty Rate | 8% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 365 | ±166 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,364 | ±458 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.8% | ±4.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 77,871 (2024)
ID: 193763
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
137 MARGARET ST, STE 208, PLATTSBURGH NY 12901-2967
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PLATTSBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Alburgh, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WEST CHAZY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | WEST CHAZY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | WEST CHAZY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | CHAZY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CHAZY, NY | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | PLATTSBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PLATTSBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | South Hero, VT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
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College | 8.5 mi away | 75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901-1438 |
5185627510
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DODGE LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 9 FISKE ROAD, WEST CHAZY, NY, 12992 |
(518) 493-6131
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Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES
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College Vocational | 8.6 mi away | 1585 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901-0455 |
5185610100
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CHAZY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 1329 FISKE ROAD, CHAZY, NY, 12921 |
(518) 846-7676
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State University of New York at Plattsburgh
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College | 9.0 mi away | 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901-2681 |
5185642000
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PLATTSBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 19 OAK STREET, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901 |
(518) 563-0921
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Clinton Community College
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College | 12.3 mi away | 136 Clinton Point Dr., Plattsburgh, NY, 12901 |
5185624200
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ISLE LA MOTTE FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 2238 MAIN ST., ISLE LA MOTTE, VT, 05463 |
(802) 928-4113
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MOOERS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 25 SCHOOL STREET, MOOERS, NY, 12958 |
(518) 236-7744
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NORTH HERO PUBLIC
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 3195 US RTE 2, NORTH HERO, VT, 05474 |
(802) 372-5458
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PLATTSBURGH INTL AP, NY US, located 11.8 miles from ZCTA5 12992. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2° | 10.0° | 19.1° | 1.41" | — |
| February | 31.0° | 11.0° | 21.0° | 1.22" | — |
| March | 40.0° | 20.5° | 30.2° | 1.33" | — |
| April | 54.0° | 33.0° | 43.5° | 2.55" | — |
| May | 67.7° | 44.4° | 56.0° | 2.88" | — |
| June | 75.4° | 53.4° | 64.4° | 4.07" | — |
| July | 80.7° | 59.1° | 69.9° | 3.61" | — |
| August | 78.9° | 56.5° | 67.7° | 3.58" | — |
| September | 70.7° | 48.7° | 59.7° | 3.11" | — |
| October | 57.6° | 38.4° | 48.0° | 3.04" | — |
| November | 45.7° | 28.8° | 37.2° | 2.33" | — |
| December | 34.1° | 18.6° | 26.4° | 1.76" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chazy CDP | CDP | 0.2 mi | — |
| Chazy CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Morrisonville CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Altona CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Cumberland Head CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
| Plattsburgh city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 12992. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.