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Franklin County
Saint Regis Falls, NY
12980
12980 ZIP Code — Saint Regis Falls, NY
Franklin County, New York
ZIP code 12980 is located in
Saint Regis Falls ,
New York ,
within Franklin County .
It covers approximately 245.24 square miles and serves a population of
1,118 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 518 .
About ZIP code 12980
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 home value is $92,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $59,438. 51% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 12980 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,118
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
033
Geography
Land area
245.24 sq mi
Water area
2.51 sq mi
Latitude
44.4690
Longitude
-74.5220
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
518
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.0%
46.8%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
39.2%
32.0%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
17.5%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.0%
3.8%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$59,438
Median household income
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 158 14.1% 18 and over 960 85.9% 65 and over 294 26.3% Median age 56.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,022 90% Two or more races 94 8.3% Hispanic or Latino 17 1.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.0%
46.8%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
39.2%
32.0%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
17.5%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.0%
3.8%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.2% $10k–$15k 2.1% $15k–$25k 11.9% $25k–$35k 6.3% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 26.0% $75k–$100k 13.4% $100k–$150k 9.2% $150k–$200k 8.0% $200k+ 3.3% Median income $59,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $92,600 Median rent / month $683 Owner occupied 86.8% Renter occupied 13.2% Vacant 55.9% Single-family detached 85.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.8% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.17
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.4% 2000–2009 2.9% 1990–1999 10.6% 1980–1989 14.6% 1970–1979 13.7% 1960–1969 13.6% 1950–1959 3.3% 1940–1949 2.4% 1939 or earlier 36.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.9% 1 bedroom 9.1% 2 bedrooms 24.9% 3 bedrooms 38.8% 4 bedrooms 20.1% 5+ bedrooms 3.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.2% 1 vehicle 29.3% 2 vehicles 48.6% 3 or more 13.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.7% Electricity 5.4% Propane / LP gas 18.7% Fuel oil 45.5% Wood 28.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 265 50.7% Cohabiting couple 68 13.0% Male householder, no spouse 102 19.5% Female householder, no spouse 88 16.8% Households with children under 18 72 13.8% Households with seniors (65+) 210 40.2% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.6% 21.4% Married 49.7% 56.6% Separated 6.5% 0.8% Widowed 5.7% 11.0% Divorced 11.5% 10.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
Some college, no degree
14.2%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.8% Bachelor's or higher 14.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 1.7% Kindergarten 8 4.6% Elementary school 45 25.7% High school 103 58.9% College / grad school 16 9.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Public administration
11.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Professional & management
3.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.9% Service 16.4% Sales & office 15.9% Natural resources & construction 21.7% Production & transportation 17.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.3% Government 21.9% Self-employed 6.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.7% Carpool 8.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.2% Work from home 10.9% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 30.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
44.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.9% Retirement income 45.9% Supplemental Security 8.0% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 15.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.0% High blood pressure 36.3% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 27.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.1% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 27.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.7% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 14.9% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.7% Visited dentist 62.5% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 16.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 102 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 26.8% Under 18 7.6% 18–64 years 18.3% 65 and over 56.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.5% Public insurance 43.4% No insurance 7.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,110 99.3% 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) 1,100 98.4% Born in same state 1,072 95.9% Born in different state 907 81.1% Foreign born 28 2.5% Naturalized citizen 18 1.6% Not a US citizen 3 16.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 166 14.8% French 114 10.2% Arab 111 9.9% German 96 8.6%
Ancestry Count % English 7 0.6% Irish 4 0.4% Polish 4 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.8% Internet access 80.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12980
What city is ZIP code 12980 in?
ZIP code 12980 is primarily assigned to Saint Regis Falls, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12980 in?
ZIP code 12980 falls within Franklin County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12980 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 12980 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 12980 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 12980 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 12980 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 12980 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 12980?
15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 12980 in?
ZIP code 12980 observes the EST timezone.
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