12912 ZIP Code — Au Sable Forks, NY

Clinton County, New York

ZIP code 12912 is located in Au Sable Forks, New York, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 95.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,809 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12912

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 $167,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,938. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12912 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,809

population

95.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12912 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12912

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12912. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Au Sable Forks	Acceptable
Au Sable Forks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12997 Wilmington (5.5 mi) 12985 Schuyler Falls (8 mi) 12941 Jay (8.1 mi) 12987 Upper Jay (9.4 mi) 12924 Keeseville (10.5 mi) 12978 Redford (11.3 mi) 12913 Bloomingdale (11.9 mi) 12981 Saranac (13.1 mi) 12950 Lewis (13.5 mi) 12942 Keene (13.5 mi) 12972 Peru (13.9 mi) 12944 Keeseville (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,809
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	95.74 sq mi
Water area	4.16 sq mi
Latitude	44.4570
Longitude	-73.7793
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,809

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$70,938

Median household income

$38,777

Per capita income

$167,200

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

915

Housing units

27.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

142

25–34

136

100

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

178

65–74

170

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	321	17.7%
18 and over	1,488	82.3%
65 and over	491	27.1%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,765	97%
Two or more races	39	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.5%
Asian	4	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$70,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,200
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	26.9%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	28.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	7.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.6%
Fuel oil	60.3%
Wood	15.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	377	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	73	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	135	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	132	18.4%
Households with children under 18	176	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	327	45.6%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	24.2%
Married	51.4%	56.5%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	6.6%
Divorced	21.1%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 19.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	27.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.5%
Kindergarten	4	1.1%
Elementary school	222	59.4%
High school	40	10.7%
College / grad school	106	28.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Retail trade 18.3%

Construction 17.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.6%

Public administration 10.5%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Information 3.1%

Professional & management 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Other services 1.4%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.4%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	27.4%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.2%
Retirement income	45.6%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	146	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,773	98.0%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,779	98.3%
Born in same state	1,762	97.4%
Born in different state	1,475	81.5%
Foreign born	17	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	30	1.7%
Not a US citizen	23	76.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	585	32.3%
French	332	18.4%
Arab	196	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	90	5%
English	22	1.2%
Polish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12912

What city is ZIP code 12912 in?

ZIP code 12912 is primarily assigned to Au Sable Forks, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12912 in?

ZIP code 12912 falls within Clinton County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12912 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 12912 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 12912 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 12912 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12912 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 12912 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12912 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 12912 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 12912 in?

ZIP code 12912 observes the EST timezone.