12919 ZIP Code — Champlain, NY

Clinton County, New York

ZIP code 12919 is located in Champlain, New York, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 37.41 square miles and serves a population of 2,716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12919

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $73,929. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 44% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

2,716

population

37.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12919 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12919

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12919. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Champlain	Acceptable
Champlain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12979 Rouses Point (3.8 mi) 12921 Chazy (5.8 mi) 12958 Mooers (7.3 mi) 05463 Isle La Motte (8.3 mi) 05440 Alburgh (8.4 mi) 12992 West Chazy (10.4 mi) 05474 North Hero (11.6 mi) 12910 Altona (12.8 mi) 12959 Mooers Forks (13.6 mi) 05488 Swanton (15.4 mi) 12901 Plattsburgh (17.8 mi) 05458 Grand Isle (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,716
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	37.41 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	44.9613
Longitude	-73.4379
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	48.4%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,716

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$73,929

Median household income

$35,270

Per capita income

$165,600

Median home value

$1,010

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,013

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

194

20–24

191

141

25–34

140

121

35–44

120

45–54

156

55–59

154

60–64

178

65–74

175

123

75–84

122

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	474	17.5%
18 and over	2,242	82.5%
65 and over	620	22.8%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 3.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,590	94.5%
Two or more races	91	3.3%
Black or African American	24	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	24	0.9%
Asian	6	0.2%
Other race	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$73,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 29.0%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,600
Median rent / month	$1,010
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	21.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.2%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Fuel oil	51.0%
Wood	9.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	616	56.1%
Cohabiting couple	62	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	231	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	189	17.2%
Households with children under 18	296	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	431	39.3%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	31.0%
Married	51.7%	52.3%
Separated	0.3%	0.7%
Widowed	0.7%	9.7%
Divorced	14.0%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 29.5%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.7%
Kindergarten	15	3.2%
Elementary school	158	33.6%
High school	124	26.4%
College / grad school	165	35.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Retail trade 20.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.7%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Public administration 9.3%

Other services 7.5%

Construction 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Professional & management 1.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	26.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 1.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	37.5%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	129	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,542	93.6%
Spanish	20	0.8%
Other Indo-European	16	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,561	94.3%
Born in same state	2,525	93.0%
Born in different state	2,183	80.4%
Foreign born	36	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	155	5.7%
Not a US citizen	41	26.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	491	18.1%
French	459	16.9%
German	437	16.1%
Arab	153	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	0.4%
English	3	0.1%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12919

What city is ZIP code 12919 in?

ZIP code 12919 is primarily assigned to Champlain, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12919 in?

ZIP code 12919 falls within Clinton County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12919 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 12919 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12919?

The median home value in ZIP code 12919 is $165,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 12919?

ZIP code 12919 has an estimated population of 2,716 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12919?

The median household income in ZIP code 12919 is $73,929, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12919 in?

ZIP code 12919 observes the EST timezone.