12901 ZIP Code — Plattsburgh, NY
Clinton County, New York
ZIP code 12901 is located in Plattsburgh, New York, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 70.60 square miles and serves a population of 32,431 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
About ZIP code 12901
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $57,811. 35% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
32,431
population
70.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12901 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12901
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Plattsburgh | Acceptable |
| Plattsburgh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12903 Plattsburgh (2.9 mi)
12962 Morrisonville (6.8 mi)
05458 Grand Isle (7.8 mi)
12992 West Chazy (8.8 mi)
05486 South Hero (9 mi)
12918 Cadyville (10.7 mi)
12972 Peru (11.3 mi)
12921 Chazy (11.9 mi)
05474 North Hero (12.9 mi)
12911 Keeseville (13 mi)
12910 Altona (13.7 mi)
05463 Isle La Motte (14.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,431 |
| Population density | 459 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 70.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.75 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.7044 |
| Longitude | -73.4564 |
| 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 | 45.1% | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 34.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 20.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
32,431
Population
459
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$57,811
Median household income
$34,868
Per capita income
$171,100
Median home value
$937
Median monthly rent
54.8%
Home ownership
16.2%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
9,082
Housing units
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
633
Under 5
655
623
5–9
645
714
10–14
740
1,576
15–19
1,634
2,134
20–24
2,211
1,817
25–34
1,882
1,637
35–44
1,696
1,938
45–54
2,008
1,032
55–59
1,069
1,097
60–64
1,136
1,495
65–74
1,550
812
75–84
842
420
85+
435
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,946 | 15.3% |
| 18 and over | 27,485 | 84.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,554 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.7%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black or African American
3.2%
Asian
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,885 | 86.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,067 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,060 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 880 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 878 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 353 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 155 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.1% | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 34.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 20.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
8.9%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
16.3%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $57,811 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.3%
$50k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
23.4%
$200k–$300k
22.3%
$300k–$500k
12.5%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,100 |
| Median rent / month | $937 |
| Owner occupied | 54.8% |
| Renter occupied | 45.2% |
| Vacant | 9.0% |
| Single-family detached | 46.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 12.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.7% |
| Electricity | 53.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Fuel oil | 21.5% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,244 | 37.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,407 | 10.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,319 | 23.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,060 | 28.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,047 | 21.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,027 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.1% | 39.1% |
| Married | 42.1% | 38.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
28.1%
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
14.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 175 | 2.0% |
| Kindergarten | 304 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,165 | 25.2% |
| High school | 1,466 | 17.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,489 | 52.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Retail trade
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.4%
Manufacturing
12.1%
Public administration
7.4%
Professional & management
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Construction
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Other services
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.3% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.5% |
| Government | 20.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 6.3% |
| Work from home | 6.2% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.7 |
Poverty
All people
16.2%
Under 18 years
18.2%
18 and over
15.8%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
29.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.9% |
| Retirement income | 27.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 21.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,948 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 7.2% |
| 18–64 years | 15.8% |
| 65 and over | 39.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.3% |
| Public insurance | 41.4% |
| No insurance | 2.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,143 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 365 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 83 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 132 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 116 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,582 | 94.3% |
| Born in same state | 30,190 | 93.1% |
| Born in different state | 24,197 | 74.6% |
| Foreign born | 392 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,849 | 5.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 830 | 44.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,539 | 17.1% |
| French | 3,160 | 9.7% |
| German | 1,837 | 5.7% |
| Arab | 1,684 | 5.2% |
| English | 530 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 273 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 106 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 59 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 40 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.3% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12901
What city is ZIP code 12901 in?
ZIP code 12901 is primarily assigned to Plattsburgh, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12901 in?
ZIP code 12901 falls within Clinton County, New York.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12901?
16% of residents in ZIP code 12901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12901?
The median home value in ZIP code 12901 is $171,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 12901?
ZIP code 12901 has an estimated population of 32,431 residents, with a density of 459 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12901?
The median household income in ZIP code 12901 is $57,811, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12901 in?
ZIP code 12901 observes the EST timezone.