12959 ZIP Code — Mooers Forks, NY

Clinton County, New York

ZIP code 12959 is located in Mooers Forks, New York, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 42.62 square miles and serves a population of 1,618 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12959

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,500. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 12959 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,618

population

42.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12959 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12959

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12959. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mooers Forks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12958 Mooers (6.3 mi) 12935 Ellenburg Depot (7.9 mi) 12910 Altona (8.2 mi) 12923 Churubusco (10 mi) 12934 Ellenburg Center (12.1 mi) 12992 West Chazy (13.3 mi) 12919 Champlain (13.6 mi) 12921 Chazy (14.6 mi) 12955 Lyon Mountain (16.8 mi) 12979 Rouses Point (17 mi) 12920 Chateaugay (17.5 mi) 12918 Cadyville (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,618
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	42.62 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	44.9581
Longitude	-73.7157
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	63.7%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,618

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$54,500

Median household income

$35,894

Per capita income

$153,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

714

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

103

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

110

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	325	20.1%
18 and over	1,293	79.9%
65 and over	266	16.4%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,608	99.4%
Two or more races	10	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.7%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$54,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 30.4%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 35.3%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.7%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	24.5%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	20.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	47.5%
3 bedrooms	26.9%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	56.1%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	1.7%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Fuel oil	77.8%
Wood	6.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	29.8%
Cohabiting couple	180	23.3%
Male householder, no spouse	252	32.6%
Female householder, no spouse	110	14.2%
Households with children under 18	211	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	187	24.2%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	25.5%
Married	29.4%	39.8%
Separated	0.0%	8.4%
Widowed	12.4%	9.5%
Divorced	26.7%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 18.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	6.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	109	34.3%
High school	130	40.9%
College / grad school	58	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.9%

Finance & real estate 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.4%

Retail trade 11.7%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Professional & management 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Public administration 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.2%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	25.2%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,547	95.6%
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)	1,550	95.8%
Born in same state	1,550	95.8%
Born in different state	1,317	81.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	68	4.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	410	25.3%
Italian	78	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	68	4.2%
Arab	57	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	79.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12959

What city is ZIP code 12959 in?

ZIP code 12959 is primarily assigned to Mooers Forks, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12959 in?

ZIP code 12959 falls within Clinton County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12959 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 12959 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12959?

19% of residents in ZIP code 12959 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12959 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 12959 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12959?

The median home value in ZIP code 12959 is $153,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 12959 in?

ZIP code 12959 observes the EST timezone.