| ZIP Code | 12921 |
|---|---|
| City | Chazy |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Clinton County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 162 ft |
| Latitude | 44.894014 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.432451 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 11.9% ▲ 19% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.2% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 653 (35%) |
| Some College | 207 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 129 (6.9%) |
| Bachelors | 286 (15.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 577 (30.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,500 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,300 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $968/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,313 |
| Vacant Units | 323 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,313 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 323 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 12921 is located in Chazy, New York, within Clinton County. With a population of 2,771, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 12921 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,500 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12921 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $195,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $968 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 12921 is primarily White (85.64%). Residents are well-educated — 46.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.9%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12921 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 12921 in Chazy, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,771 residents, a median household income of $100,500, and a median home value of $195,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.