12955 ZIP Code — Lyon Mountain, NY

Clinton County, New York

ZIP code 12955 is located in Lyon Mountain, New York, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 23.61 square miles and serves a population of 345 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12955

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 $146,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,417. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 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. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 12955 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

345

population

23.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12955 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12955

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12955. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lyon Mountain	Acceptable
Lyon Mountain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12952 Lyon Mountain (4.7 mi) 12934 Ellenburg Center (4.7 mi) 12969 Owls Head (7.4 mi) 12920 Chateaugay (7.9 mi) 12935 Ellenburg Depot (10.2 mi) 12923 Churubusco (10.4 mi) 12981 Saranac (12.5 mi) 12917 Burke (13.3 mi) 12953 Malone (14.1 mi) 12978 Redford (14.3 mi) 12918 Cadyville (15.6 mi) 12910 Altona (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	345
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	23.61 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	44.7909
Longitude	-73.9654
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	39.2%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

345

Population

People per sq mi

55.3

Median age

$60,417

Median household income

$39,011

Per capita income

$146,000

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

91.8%

Home ownership

22.9%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

344

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	24	7.0%
18 and over	321	93.0%
65 and over	98	28.4%
Median age	55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	339	98.3%
Two or more races	6	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	21.9%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$60,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 26.2%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,000
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	91.8%
Renter occupied	8.2%
Vacant	49.0%
Single-family detached	97.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	40.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	44.6%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	7.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	2.2%
Propane / LP gas	25.1%
Fuel oil	54.6%
Wood	13.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	16	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	35	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	31	16.9%
Households with children under 18	14	7.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	38.8%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	10.5%
Married	59.2%	71.7%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.8%
Divorced	6.5%	2.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 29.5%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	10.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	20	54.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	13	35.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Public administration 15.5%

Retail trade 14.9%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Professional & management 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Construction 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Information 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.6%
Government	32.2%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	7.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	50.6

Poverty

All people 22.9%

Under 18 years 58.3%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	32.8%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	16.7%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	341	98.8%
Spanish	2	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	331	95.9%
Born in same state	331	95.9%
Born in different state	267	77.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	4.1%
Not a US citizen	3	21.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	23.2%
Arab	30	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	24	7%
French	23	6.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.0%
Internet access	73.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12955

What city is ZIP code 12955 in?

ZIP code 12955 is primarily assigned to Lyon Mountain, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12955 in?

ZIP code 12955 falls within Clinton County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12955 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 12955 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 12955 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 12955 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12955?

23% of residents in ZIP code 12955 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12955?

The median home value in ZIP code 12955 is $146,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12955 in?

ZIP code 12955 observes the EST timezone.