Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.8% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 667 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 15,352 (31.3%) |
| Some College | 7,118 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 5,393 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 6,456 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,056 (28.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,355 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,331 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $976/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 36,897 |
| Vacant Units | 4,060 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Clinton County is located in New York and encompasses 25 ZIP codes spanning 22 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 78,136 residents. With a median age of 41.01, it is a middle-aged county.
Clinton County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,354 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Clinton County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $174,331 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $975. Homeownership rates are high at 69.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Clinton County are primarily White (89.1%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Clinton County, NY is a solidly middle-class area in New York. The 25 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12910 | Altona | 1,994 | $52,092 | $108,300 | $892 | 10.6% | 16.3% |
| 12912 | Au Sable Forks | 1,860 | $70,469 | $187,400 | $829 | 6.8% | 48.5% |
| 12918 | Cadyville | 2,762 | $93,902 | $208,200 | — | 0.6% | 53.5% |
| 12919 | Champlain | 2,789 | $77,072 | $170,800 | $1,032 | 6.6% | 41.0% |
| 12921 | Chazy | 2,771 | $100,500 | $195,300 | $968 | 4.7% | 46.2% |
| 12923 | Churubusco | 463 | $50,000 | $107,300 | $438 | 15.8% | 15.3% |
| 12929 | Dannemora | 2,882 | $68,472 | $127,600 | $946 | 6.5% | 18.4% |
| 12934 | Ellenburg Center | 1,147 | $76,167 | $111,100 | $784 | 1.3% | 31.2% |
| 12935 | Ellenburg Depot | 1,159 | $55,625 | $107,300 | $927 | 1.3% | 26.8% |
| 12955 | Lyon Mountain | 494 | $73,214 | $159,100 | $933 | 1.6% | 25.5% |
| 12958 | Mooers | 1,650 | $58,512 | $147,300 | — | 5.1% | 39.9% |
| 12959 | Mooers Forks | 1,790 | $68,813 | $193,800 | — | 2.9% | 39.0% |
| 12962 | Morrisonville | 5,131 | $67,511 | $169,000 | $1,026 | 1.3% | 36.7% |
| 12972 | Peru | 7,063 | $120,822 | $195,600 | $1,178 | 1.9% | 46.2% |
| 12901 | Plattsburgh | 32,012 | $59,413 | $182,100 | $957 | 4.4% | 47.4% |
| 12903 | Plattsburgh | 1,740 | $76,912 | $192,700 | $1,550 | 5.5% | 63.1% |
| 12978 | Redford | 243 | $97,470 | — | — | 0.0% | 13.2% |
| 12979 | Rouses Point | 2,542 | $47,135 | $180,500 | $731 | 5.6% | 31.7% |
| 12981 | Saranac | 2,233 | $73,258 | $141,900 | $935 | 3.6% | 36.1% |
| 12985 | Schuyler Falls | 775 | $74,432 | $157,700 | — | 2.4% | 26.9% |
| 12992 | West Chazy | 4,129 | $78,214 | $173,100 | $895 | 4.1% | 33.4% |