12973 ZIP Code — Piercefield, NY
Saint Lawrence County, New York
ZIP code 12973 is located in Piercefield, New York, within Saint Lawrence County. It covers approximately 30.26 square miles and serves a population of 169 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.
169
population
30.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12973 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12973
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12973. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Piercefield | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 169 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.2424 |
| Longitude | -74.5660 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 315 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.0% | 47.8% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 30.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.4% | 18.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.2% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
169
Population
6
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$55,313
Median household income
$25,985
Per capita income
$106,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
24.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
Unemployment
102
Housing units
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
2
7
5–9
5
13
10–14
11
4
20–24
4
4
25–34
4
22
35–44
18
3
45–54
2
12
55–59
10
3
60–64
2
7
65–74
6
15
75–84
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 41 | 24.3% |
| 18 and over | 128 | 75.7% |
| 65 and over | 40 | 23.7% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.6%
Asian
2.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 165 | 97.6% |
| Asian | 4 | 2.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.0% | 47.8% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.6% | 30.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.4% | 18.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.2% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
9.0%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
19.4%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
19.4%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| Median income | $55,313 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.0%
$50k–$100k
31.3%
$100k–$150k
46.3%
$200k–$300k
4.5%
$300k–$500k
3.0%
$500k–$1M
6.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 34.3% |
| Single-family detached | 88.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 48.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 74.6% |
| 3 or more | 3.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.0% |
| Electricity | 11.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 52.2% |
| Wood | 20.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 36 | 53.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 16 | 23.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2 | 3.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 19 | 28.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 28 | 41.8% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.8% | 0.0% |
| Married | 60.6% | 51.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 14.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 30.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
14.2%
HS graduate
45.0%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Associate's degree
11.7%
Bachelor's degree
7.5%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 29 | 85.3% |
| High school | 5 | 14.7% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
33.9%
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Retail trade
9.7%
Other services
9.7%
Agriculture & mining
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 11.3% |
| Service | 9.7% |
| Sales & office | 24.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 54.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.5% |
| Government | 22.6% |
| Self-employed | 12.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 3.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 14.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
24.9%
Under 18 years
56.1%
18 and over
14.8%
Married-couple families
22.2%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.8% |
| Retirement income | 32.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 35.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.0% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 29.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.4% |
| Visited dentist | 63.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 17.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 17.0% |
| 65 and over | 25.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.3% |
| Public insurance | 58.0% |
| No insurance | 16.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 164 | 97.0% |
| 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) | 144 | 85.2% |
| Born in same state | 144 | 85.2% |
| Born in different state | 118 | 69.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 25 | 14.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 14 | 56.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 44 | 26% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 15 | 8.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12973
What city is ZIP code 12973 in?
ZIP code 12973 is primarily assigned to Piercefield, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12973 in?
ZIP code 12973 falls within Saint Lawrence County, New York.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12973?
25% of residents in ZIP code 12973 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 12973?
12% 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 12973 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 12973 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12973?
The median home value in ZIP code 12973 is $106,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 12973 in?
ZIP code 12973 observes the EST timezone.