| ZIP Code | 12992 |
|---|---|
| City | West Chazy |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Clinton County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 322 ft |
| Latitude | 44.818238 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.515569 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.4% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 934 (34%) |
| Some College | 440 (16%) |
| Associates | 444 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 344 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 573 (20.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,214 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,100 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $895/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,837 |
| Vacant Units | 131 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,837 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 131 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 12992 is located in West Chazy, New York, within Clinton County. With a population of 4,129, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.2 years. Economically, 12992 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,214 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12992 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $173,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $895 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 12992 is primarily White (93.80%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12992 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 12992 in West Chazy, NY is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,129 residents, a median household income of $78,214, and a median home value of $173,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.