12979 ZIP Code — Rouses Point, NY

Clinton County, New York

ZIP code 12979 is located in Rouses Point, New York, within Clinton County. It covers approximately 4.16 square miles and serves a population of 2,534 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12979

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 $161,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $45,375. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 12979 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,534

population

4.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12979 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12979

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12979. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rouses Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12919 Champlain (3.8 mi) 05440 Alburgh (6.2 mi) 05463 Isle La Motte (7.5 mi) 12921 Chazy (8.4 mi) 12958 Mooers (10.8 mi) 05474 North Hero (11.3 mi) 05488 Swanton (12.9 mi) 12992 West Chazy (13.6 mi) 12910 Altona (16.6 mi) 05478 Saint Albans (16.7 mi) 12959 Mooers Forks (17 mi) 05459 Highgate Center (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,534
Population density	609 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	4.16 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.9874
Longitude	-73.3696
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	53.3%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,534

Population

609

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$45,375

Median household income

$29,681

Per capita income

$161,600

Median home value

$683

Median monthly rent

53.9%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

737

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

105

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

102

158

35–44

147

182

45–54

171

55–59

60–64

196

65–74

184

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	569	22.5%
18 and over	1,965	77.5%
65 and over	557	22.0%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Asian 1.3%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,396	93.1%
Two or more races	65	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	40	1.6%
Asian	33	1.3%
Other race	30	1.2%
Black or African American	6	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	40.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	34.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	20.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 14.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 18.0%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	18.0%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$45,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 33.9%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,600
Median rent / month	$683
Owner occupied	53.9%
Renter occupied	46.1%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	57.6%
Large apartment buildings	5.7%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	13.2%
1939 or earlier	31.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	15.1%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.7%
1 vehicle	46.7%
2 vehicles	25.1%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	88.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	494	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	51	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	303	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	347	29.0%
Households with children under 18	266	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	447	37.4%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	24.7%
Married	52.0%	52.5%
Separated	1.1%	1.4%
Widowed	5.0%	12.3%
Divorced	7.8%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	4.1%
Kindergarten	27	5.0%
Elementary school	313	58.0%
High school	92	17.0%
College / grad school	86	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Public administration 15.1%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Professional & management 10.5%

Retail trade 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Other services 7.0%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Information 2.0%

Construction 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	2.9%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.9%
Government	34.7%
Self-employed	0.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 47.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	12.3%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,395	94.5%
Spanish	31	1.3%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.5%
Other languages	14	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,404	94.9%
Born in same state	2,370	93.5%
Born in different state	1,851	73.0%
Foreign born	34	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	130	5.1%
Not a US citizen	80	61.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	422	16.7%
French	370	14.6%
German	256	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	167	6.6%
English	10	0.4%
Norwegian	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12979

What city is ZIP code 12979 in?

ZIP code 12979 is primarily assigned to Rouses Point, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12979 in?

ZIP code 12979 falls within Clinton County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12979?

19% of residents in ZIP code 12979 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12979 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 12979 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 12979 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 12979 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12979?

The median home value in ZIP code 12979 is $161,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 12979 in?

ZIP code 12979 observes the EST timezone.