12923 ZIP Code — Churubusco, NY

Clinton County, New York

ZIP code 12923 is located in Churubusco, New York, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 42.63 square miles and serves a population of 506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12923

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 $77,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,250. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12923 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

506
population
42.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12923 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12923

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City Status
Churubusco Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
12934 Ellenburg Center (7.3 mi) 12920 Chateaugay (7.8 mi) 12935 Ellenburg Depot (9.1 mi) 12959 Mooers Forks (10 mi) 12955 Lyon Mountain (10.4 mi) 12917 Burke (12.2 mi) 12910 Altona (14.6 mi) 12952 Lyon Mountain (14.8 mi) 12958 Mooers (16.3 mi) 12969 Owls Head (17.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 506
Population density 12 / sq mi
State FIPS 36
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 42.63 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 44.9382
Longitude -73.9185
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 46.2% 40.8% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 34.4% 34.8% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 18.6% 20.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.8% 3.6% 11.5%

Demographics & statistics

506
Population
12
People per sq mi
43.4
Median age
$52,250
Median household income
$26,234
Per capita income
$77,800
Median home value
$435
Median monthly rent
80.6%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
16.5%
Unemployment
249
Housing units
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
17
21
5–9
19
5
10–14
4
6
15–19
5
25
20–24
22
31
25–34
28
35
35–44
32
32
45–54
28
20
55–59
18
15
60–64
13
27
65–74
25
22
75–84
19
10
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189518.8%
18 and over41181.2%
65 and over11222.1%
Median age43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%
Two or more races 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
GroupCount%
White49596.1%
Two or more races112.1%
Hispanic or Latino91.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.2% 40.8% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 34.4% 34.8% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 18.6% 20.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.8% 3.6% 11.5%
Under $10k 11.0%
$10k–$15k 13.2%
$15k–$25k 7.5%
$25k–$35k 5.7%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$50k–$75k 24.2%
$75k–$100k 10.6%
$100k–$150k 15.0%
$150k–$200k 2.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.0%
$10k–$15k13.2%
$15k–$25k7.5%
$25k–$35k5.7%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$50k–$75k24.2%
$75k–$100k10.6%
$100k–$150k15.0%
$150k–$200k2.2%
Median income$52,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%
$50k–$100k 35.5%
$100k–$150k 15.8%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k–$300k 13.7%
$300k–$500k 4.9%
$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$77,800
Median rent / month$435
Owner occupied80.6%
Renter occupied19.4%
Vacant22.5%
Single-family detached67.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes26.3%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.39

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.8%
2000–20096.5%
1990–199916.4%
1980–198915.0%
1970–19797.2%
1960–19692.4%
1950–19591.0%
1940–19497.5%
1939 or earlier37.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.2%
2 bedrooms25.6%
3 bedrooms44.4%
4 bedrooms13.3%
5+ bedrooms8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle11.9%
1 vehicle18.9%
2 vehicles47.1%
3 or more22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.1%
Electricity7.9%
Propane / LP gas5.7%
Fuel oil68.3%
Wood12.8%
No fuel used1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10044.1%
Cohabiting couple167.0%
Male householder, no spouse3917.2%
Female householder, no spouse7231.7%
Households with children under 184519.8%
Households with seniors (65+)7432.6%
Average household size2.23

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married41.5%21.2%
Married46.0%54.0%
Separated1.8%0.0%
Widowed4.5%12.6%
Divorced6.3%12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%
Some HS, no diploma 3.6%
HS graduate 42.9%
Some college, no degree 26.6%
Associate's degree 4.9%
Bachelor's degree 1.4%
Graduate / professional 10.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.5%
Bachelor's or higher12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten2338.3%
Elementary school2643.3%
High school1118.3%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%
Public administration 15.1%
Transportation & utilities 12.5%
Other services 12.5%
Manufacturing 11.5%
Retail trade 7.8%
Agriculture & mining 6.3%
Professional & management 3.1%
Construction 2.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%
Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.7%
Service24.5%
Sales & office23.4%
Natural resources & construction8.9%
Production & transportation13.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector51.0%
Government42.2%
Self-employed6.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.9%
Carpool8.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk11.8%
Work from home3.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)37.7

Poverty

All people 17.2%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 21.2%
Married-couple families 3.0%
Female-led households 65.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.8%
Retirement income23.3%
Supplemental Security2.2%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP17.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.9%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol33.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis26.4%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease9.5%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.5%
Binge drinking16.7%
No physical activity27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.6%
Depression23.6%
Fair or poor health16.4%
Poor mental health15.9%
Poor physical health12.2%
No health insurance13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.5%
Visited dentist56.3%
Cholesterol screening88.7%
Teeth loss22.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans143.4%
Disability%
Any disability21.1%
Under 185.3%
18–64 years21.1%
65 and over34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.9%
Public insurance43.5%
No insurance3.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only47193.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)49898.4%
Born in same state49597.8%
Born in different state41982.8%
Foreign born30.6%
Naturalized citizen81.6%
Not a US citizen8100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian5911.7%
French367.1%
German326.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab285.5%
Polish30.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.9%
Internet access76.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12923

What city is ZIP code 12923 in?

ZIP code 12923 is primarily assigned to Churubusco, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12923 in?

ZIP code 12923 falls within Clinton County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12923?

12% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 12923?

17% of residents in ZIP code 12923 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 12923 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 12923 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12923?

The median home value in ZIP code 12923 is $77,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 12923 in?

ZIP code 12923 observes the EST timezone.

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