12952 ZIP Code — Lyon Mountain, NY

Clinton County, New York

ZIP code 12952 is located in Lyon Mountain, New York, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 29.33 square miles and serves a population of 265 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12952

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 $38,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $40,750. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 12952 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

265

population

29.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12952 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12952

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12952. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lyon Mountain	Acceptable
Lyon Mountain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12955 Lyon Mountain (4.7 mi) 12969 Owls Head (6.6 mi) 12934 Ellenburg Center (8 mi) 12981 Saranac (8.4 mi) 12978 Redford (10.1 mi) 12935 Ellenburg Depot (12 mi) 12920 Chateaugay (12.3 mi) 12918 Cadyville (13.3 mi) 12953 Malone (14.8 mi) 12923 Churubusco (14.8 mi) 12989 Vermontville (15.8 mi) 12985 Schuyler Falls (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	265
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	29.33 sq mi
Water area	3.61 sq mi
Latitude	44.7248
Longitude	-73.9430
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518/838

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

265

Population

People per sq mi

31.6

Median age

$40,750

Median household income

$21,924

Per capita income

$38,100

Median home value

$823

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

13.3%

Unemployment

268

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	94	35.5%
18 and over	171	64.5%
65 and over	41	15.5%
Median age	31.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.3%

Two or more races 18.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 5.4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	194	69.3%
Two or more races	53	18.9%
Hispanic or Latino	15	5.4%
Other race	15	5.4%
Black or African American	3	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	25.7%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 22.1%

$15k–$25k 22.1%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	22.1%
$15k–$25k	22.1%
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
Median income	$40,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 83.6%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$38,100
Median rent / month	$823
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	65.2%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	17.4%
1940–1949	14.0%
1939 or earlier	28.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	1.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.1%
1 vehicle	50.0%
2 vehicles	22.1%
3 or more	5.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.2%
Fuel oil	64.4%
Wood	11.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	29	27.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	52	50.0%
Households with children under 18	37	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	39.4%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.5%	48.0%
Married	52.2%	36.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.7%
Divorced	33.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 25.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	12.3%
Elementary school	57	87.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 35.9%

Other services 33.3%

Retail trade 24.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	64.1%
Sales & office	35.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.1%
Government	35.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	9.6%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	14.9%
18–64 years	23.1%
65 and over	46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.4%
Public insurance	74.3%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	236	89.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	252	95.1%
Born in same state	233	87.9%
Born in different state	213	80.4%
Foreign born	19	7.2%
Naturalized citizen	13	4.9%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	51	19.2%
Italian	10	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	66.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12952

What city is ZIP code 12952 in?

ZIP code 12952 is primarily assigned to Lyon Mountain, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12952 in?

ZIP code 12952 falls within Clinton County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12952 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 12952 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12952?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 12952 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 12952 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12952?

The median home value in ZIP code 12952 is $38,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 12952 in?

ZIP code 12952 observes the EST timezone.