12944 ZIP Code — Keeseville, NY

Clinton County, New York

ZIP code 12944 is located in Keeseville, New York, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 90.97 square miles and serves a population of 3,887 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12944

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 $146,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $63,977. 46% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

3,887
population
90.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12944 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12944

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City Status
Keeseville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
12911 Keeseville (4.6 mi) 12924 Keeseville (5.6 mi) 12972 Peru (7.3 mi) 12996 Willsboro (7.3 mi) 12950 Lewis (10.3 mi) 05401 Burlington (11.6 mi) 05408 Burlington (12.3 mi) 05482 Shelburne (12.8 mi) 12985 Schuyler Falls (13.7 mi) 12941 Jay (13.7 mi) 05405 Burlington (14.1 mi) 05446 Colchester (14.1 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 3,887
Population density 43 / sq mi
State FIPS 36
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 90.97 sq mi
Water area 1.84 sq mi
Latitude 44.4506
Longitude -73.4786
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 44.4% 40.8% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 38.4% 34.8% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 20.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.8% 3.6% 11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,887
Population
43
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$63,977
Median household income
$35,363
Per capita income
$146,900
Median home value
$1,079
Median monthly rent
73.3%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
1,639
Housing units
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
64
Under 5
69
70
5–9
74
197
10–14
211
123
15–19
132
120
20–24
129
225
25–34
240
187
35–44
200
221
45–54
237
83
55–59
89
161
60–64
172
232
65–74
249
113
75–84
122
81
85+
86
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1885021.9%
18 and over3,03778.1%
65 and over88322.7%
Median age42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%
Two or more races 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Black or African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White3,73695%
Two or more races902.3%
Hispanic or Latino461.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native260.7%
Black or African American150.4%
Asian120.3%
Other race80.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.4% 40.8% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 38.4% 34.8% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 20.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.8% 3.6% 11.5%
Under $10k 2.5%
$10k–$15k 4.6%
$15k–$25k 7.1%
$25k–$35k 12.0%
$35k–$50k 11.1%
$50k–$75k 22.2%
$75k–$100k 14.9%
$100k–$150k 13.2%
$150k–$200k 9.9%
$200k+ 2.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.5%
$10k–$15k4.6%
$15k–$25k7.1%
$25k–$35k12.0%
$35k–$50k11.1%
$50k–$75k22.2%
$75k–$100k14.9%
$100k–$150k13.2%
$150k–$200k9.9%
$200k+2.5%
Median income$63,977

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%
$50k–$100k 24.9%
$100k–$150k 17.9%
$150k–$200k 16.3%
$200k–$300k 13.9%
$300k–$500k 10.5%
$500k–$1M 7.1%
$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$146,900
Median rent / month$1,079
Owner occupied73.3%
Renter occupied26.7%
Vacant22.0%
Single-family detached73.9%
Large apartment buildings4.3%
Mobile homes11.4%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.43

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.3%
2000–200910.0%
1990–19999.2%
1980–198910.8%
1970–197912.3%
1960–19699.8%
1950–195912.5%
1940–19493.1%
1939 or earlier29.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.9%
1 bedroom13.7%
2 bedrooms22.6%
3 bedrooms46.3%
4 bedrooms14.6%
5+ bedrooms1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.7%
1 vehicle39.0%
2 vehicles43.3%
3 or more12.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.0%
Electricity13.1%
Propane / LP gas12.3%
Fuel oil62.6%
Wood8.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family67041.5%
Cohabiting couple23114.3%
Male householder, no spouse26116.2%
Female householder, no spouse45128.0%
Households with children under 1841525.7%
Households with seniors (65+)61838.3%
Average household size2.37

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.3%35.0%
Married49.8%38.2%
Separated3.5%1.1%
Widowed1.7%10.2%
Divorced18.6%15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.0%
HS graduate 36.6%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 11.0%
Bachelor's degree 15.2%
Graduate / professional 9.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.0%
Bachelor's or higher24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool454.1%
Kindergarten191.7%
Elementary school45742.1%
High school24122.2%
College / grad school32429.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.4%
Retail trade 14.0%
Manufacturing 9.3%
Construction 9.0%
Public administration 8.3%
Professional & management 4.0%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Other services 3.2%
Agriculture & mining 3.1%
Transportation & utilities 2.8%
Finance & real estate 1.9%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.4%
Service24.7%
Sales & office16.8%
Natural resources & construction13.9%
Production & transportation16.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.1%
Government17.0%
Self-employed4.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.0%
Carpool15.7%
Public transit0.6%
Walk0.8%
Work from home3.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.4

Poverty

All people 15.7%
Under 18 years 29.2%
18 and over 12.0%
Married-couple families 3.0%
Female-led households 43.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.6%
Retirement income37.5%
Supplemental Security8.7%
Cash public assistance2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP16.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.6%
High blood pressure32.7%
High cholesterol33.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis24.8%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.4%
Binge drinking17.9%
No physical activity22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.2%
Depression21.6%
Fair or poor health12.1%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health10.1%
No health insurance10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.7%
Visited dentist66.1%
Cholesterol screening91.1%
Teeth loss13.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2518.3%
Disability%
Any disability16.1%
Under 185.8%
18–64 years11.4%
65 and over37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.4%
Public insurance40.6%
No insurance8.5%
Uninsured under 191.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,75496.6%
Spanish280.7%
Other Indo-European10.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander270.7%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,78997.5%
Born in same state3,76896.9%
Born in different state2,79271.8%
Foreign born210.5%
Naturalized citizen982.5%
Not a US citizen3131.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian51513.2%
Arab3188.2%
German2506.4%
AncestryCount%
French2145.5%
English280.7%
Irish140.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.5%
Internet access87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12944

What city is ZIP code 12944 in?

ZIP code 12944 is primarily assigned to Keeseville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12944 in?

ZIP code 12944 falls within Clinton County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12944 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 12944 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12944?

16% of residents in ZIP code 12944 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12944?

The median home value in ZIP code 12944 is $146,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 12944?

ZIP code 12944 has an estimated population of 3,887 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12944 in?

ZIP code 12944 observes the EST timezone.

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