12978 ZIP Code — Redford, NY

Clinton County, New York

ZIP code 12978 is located in Redford, New York, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 1.10 square miles and serves a population of 256 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12978

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 household income is $92,355. 86% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 12978 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

256

population

1.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12978 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12978

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12978. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Redford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12981 Saranac (1.9 mi) 12985 Schuyler Falls (6 mi) 12918 Cadyville (8.3 mi) 12952 Lyon Mountain (10.1 mi) 12912 Au Sable Forks (11.3 mi) 12962 Morrisonville (11.8 mi) 12924 Keeseville (14.1 mi) 12972 Peru (14.2 mi) 12955 Lyon Mountain (14.3 mi) 12969 Owls Head (15.2 mi) 12934 Ellenburg Center (15.5 mi) 12997 Wilmington (16 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	256
Population density	233 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	1.10 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	44.6198
Longitude	-73.8002
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518/838

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.0%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	71.6%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

256

Population

233

People per sq mi

59.5

Median age

$92,355

Median household income

$32,964

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	22	8.6%
18 and over	234	91.4%
65 and over	118	46.1%
Median age	59.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	256	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.0%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	71.6%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	11.5%

$75k–$100k 66.7%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

Range	% of households
$75k–$100k	66.7%
$100k–$150k	25.9%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
Median income	$92,355

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 60.5%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	79.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	92.6%
3 or more	7.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.9%
Fuel oil	74.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	81	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	17	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	79.0%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	21.7%
Married	75.4%	78.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	56.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	11	44.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 37.7%

Retail trade 25.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	32.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	37.7%
Government	37.7%
Self-employed	24.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	86.4%
Retirement income	86.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	51.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	248	96.9%
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)	256	100.0%
Born in same state	256	100.0%
Born in different state	256	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	47	18.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	18	7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12978

What city is ZIP code 12978 in?

ZIP code 12978 is primarily assigned to Redford, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12978 in?

ZIP code 12978 falls within Clinton County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12978 have a large retiree population?

86% of households in ZIP code 12978 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12978 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 12978 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the population of ZIP code 12978?

ZIP code 12978 has an estimated population of 256 residents, with a density of 234 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12978?

The median household income in ZIP code 12978 is $92,355, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12978 in?

ZIP code 12978 observes the EST timezone.