12929 ZIP Code — Dannemora, NY

Clinton County, New York

ZIP code 12929 is located in Dannemora, New York, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 1.25 square miles and serves a population of 3,433 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12929

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $65,125. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12929 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,433

population

1.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12929 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12929

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12929. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dannemora	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,433
Population density	2,746 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	1.25 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.7185
Longitude	-73.7192
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,433

Population

2,746

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$65,125

Median household income

$9,175

Per capita income

$130,900

Median home value

$914

Median monthly rent

70.4%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

355

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

194

20–24

832

25–34

145

706

35–44

123

513

45–54

217

55–59

127

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	234	6.8%
18 and over	3,199	93.2%
65 and over	139	4.0%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42.4%

Black or African American 34.5%

Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

Other race 10%

Two or more races 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,640	42.4%
Black or African American	1,332	34.5%
Hispanic or Latino	431	11.2%
Other race	386	10%
Two or more races	52	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.4%
Asian	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 22.3%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	22.3%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$65,125

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 45.0%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,900
Median rent / month	$914
Owner occupied	70.4%
Renter occupied	29.6%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	52.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	39.2%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	13.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.1%
Electricity	2.5%
Fuel oil	27.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	190	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	38	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	72	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	95	24.1%
Households with children under 18	136	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	24.6%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.3%	23.2%
Married	31.8%	55.8%
Separated	6.2%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	9.7%
Divorced	6.1%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.7%

Some HS, no diploma 33.3%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 7.4%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	55.9%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.9%
Kindergarten	11	4.5%
Elementary school	125	51.7%
High school	34	14.0%
College / grad school	65	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Public administration 24.1%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Finance & real estate 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Other services 8.9%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.2%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.9%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.6%
Government	29.8%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.0%
Carpool	14.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.2%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 18.9%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 45.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.6%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	8.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	26.3%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	15.2%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	3.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	121	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,369	98.1%
Spanish	114	3.4%
Other Indo-European	110	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,947	85.8%
Born in same state	2,870	83.6%
Born in different state	2,499	72.8%
Foreign born	77	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	486	14.2%
Not a US citizen	93	19.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	205	6%
French	111	3.2%
German	76	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	13	0.4%
English	8	0.2%
Arab	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	11.5%
Internet access	96.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12929

What city is ZIP code 12929 in?

ZIP code 12929 is primarily assigned to Dannemora, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12929 in?

ZIP code 12929 falls within Clinton County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12929?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12929?

The median home value in ZIP code 12929 is $130,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 12929?

ZIP code 12929 has an estimated population of 3,433 residents, with a density of 2,755 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12929?

The median household income in ZIP code 12929 is $65,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12929 in?

ZIP code 12929 observes the EST timezone.