12962 ZIP Code — Morrisonville, NY

Clinton County, New York

ZIP code 12962 is located in Morrisonville, New York, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 38.29 square miles and serves a population of 5,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12962

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,634. 45% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 12962 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,051

population

38.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12962 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12962

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12962. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morrisonville	Acceptable
Morrisonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12918 Cadyville (3.9 mi) 12901 Plattsburgh (6.8 mi) 12903 Plattsburgh (7.2 mi) 12992 West Chazy (8.7 mi) 12910 Altona (10.1 mi) 12972 Peru (11.4 mi) 12985 Schuyler Falls (11.6 mi) 12981 Saranac (11.7 mi) 12978 Redford (11.8 mi) 12935 Ellenburg Depot (13.4 mi) 12921 Chazy (13.9 mi) 05458 Grand Isle (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,051
Population density	132 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	38.29 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	44.7082
Longitude	-73.5945
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	32.8%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,051

Population

132

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$63,634

Median household income

$33,108

Per capita income

$171,900

Median home value

$1,064

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

1,912

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

128

Under 5

133

160

5–9

166

158

10–14

164

178

15–19

185

20–24

252

25–34

262

273

35–44

284

322

45–54

335

109

55–59

114

224

60–64

233

398

65–74

415

149

75–84

155

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,236	24.5%
18 and over	3,815	75.5%
65 and over	1,203	23.8%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,991	98.7%
Asian	36	0.7%
Black or African American	12	0.2%
Two or more races	8	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.1%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$63,634

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,900
Median rent / month	$1,064
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	16.5%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.0%
Electricity	4.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.0%
Fuel oil	59.6%
Wood	4.2%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,126	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	171	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	309	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	572	26.3%
Households with children under 18	616	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	911	41.8%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	19.4%
Married	60.9%	53.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	4.2%	10.3%
Divorced	8.1%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	98	8.8%
Kindergarten	142	12.7%
Elementary school	468	42.0%
High school	338	30.3%
College / grad school	68	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Retail trade 17.3%

Public administration 14.1%

Professional & management 8.6%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Construction 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.6%
Government	38.3%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 67.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	378	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	14.7%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.6%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,790	94.8%
Spanish	33	0.7%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	30	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,956	98.1%
Born in same state	4,909	97.2%
Born in different state	3,742	74.1%
Foreign born	47	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	95	1.9%
Not a US citizen	37	38.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,091	21.6%
Italian	711	14.1%
German	476	9.4%
Arab	281	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	88	1.7%
Norwegian	18	0.4%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12962

What city is ZIP code 12962 in?

ZIP code 12962 is primarily assigned to Morrisonville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12962 in?

ZIP code 12962 falls within Clinton County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12962 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 12962 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12962 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 12962 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12962 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 12962 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12962?

The median home value in ZIP code 12962 is $171,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 12962 in?

ZIP code 12962 observes the EST timezone.