12926 ZIP Code — Constable, NY

Franklin County, New York

ZIP code 12926 is located in Constable, New York, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 47.36 square miles and serves a population of 2,325 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12926

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 $111,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,375. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12926 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,325

population

47.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12926 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12926

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12926. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Constable	Acceptable
Constable	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12937 Fort Covington (7.8 mi) 12917 Burke (8.3 mi) 12966 North Bangor (10.6 mi) 12916 Brushton (11.4 mi) 12957 Moira (13.4 mi) 12914 Bombay (13.6 mi) 12920 Chateaugay (14.1 mi) 12953 Malone (14.9 mi) 13655 Hogansburg (15.6 mi) 12930 Dickinson Center (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,325
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	47.36 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	44.9459
Longitude	-74.3323
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	51.8%	46.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	32.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,325

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$59,375

Median household income

$29,410

Per capita income

$111,500

Median home value

$791

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

896

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

103

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

157

25–34

168

181

35–44

193

135

45–54

144

55–59

60–64

114

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	551	23.7%
18 and over	1,774	76.3%
65 and over	412	17.7%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Two or more races 1.7%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,224	95.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	2.1%
Two or more races	39	1.7%
Black or African American	13	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	46.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	32.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$59,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.0%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,500
Median rent / month	$791
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.6%
Electricity	6.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.8%
Fuel oil	49.9%
Wood	21.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	540	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	88	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	187	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	191	19.0%
Households with children under 18	377	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	292	29.0%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	21.6%
Married	58.5%	57.6%
Separated	6.0%	1.3%
Widowed	1.5%	11.5%
Divorced	13.4%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	5.1%
Kindergarten	25	6.1%
Elementary school	195	47.4%
High school	101	24.6%
College / grad school	69	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Public administration 20.4%

Construction 10.5%

Retail trade 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Professional & management 5.2%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Other services 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	27.2%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.3%
Government	31.8%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	2.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 6.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	56.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,125	91.4%
Spanish	13	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,276	97.9%
Born in same state	2,268	97.5%
Born in different state	1,828	78.6%
Foreign born	8	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	49	2.1%
Not a US citizen	17	34.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	254	10.9%
Italian	226	9.7%
German	171	7.4%
Arab	144	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	111	4.8%
Polish	15	0.6%
Norwegian	3	0.1%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12926

What city is ZIP code 12926 in?

ZIP code 12926 is primarily assigned to Constable, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12926 in?

ZIP code 12926 falls within Franklin County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12926?

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 12926?

16% of residents in ZIP code 12926 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12926?

The median home value in ZIP code 12926 is $111,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 12926?

ZIP code 12926 has an estimated population of 2,325 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12926 in?

ZIP code 12926 observes the EST timezone.