12979 ZIP Code – Rouses Point, New York
Located in Rouses Point, New York, ZIP code 12979 is a small ZIP code within Clinton County with a population of approximately 2,534 residents. At $45,375, the median household income here runs well below the New York average and below the U.S. average. At $161,600, median home values run below the national average, with 59.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $683 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 60% single-family (decreasing), 15% apartments (decreasing), 19% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.5%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate is 15.7%, above the national average. An estimated 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 45.4, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 12919, 05440, 12921.
ZIP Code 12979 Data
See more demographics for:
ZIP 12979 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12979 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,534 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $45k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $161k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $683 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.4% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
Demographics Charts
Race & Ethnicity
Gender
Education Level (adults 25+)
Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12919 – Champlain
- 05440 – Alburgh
- 12921 – Chazy
- 05463 – Isle La Motte
- 12958 – Mooers
- 05474 – North Hero
- 05488 – Swanton
- 12992 – West Chazy
- 12959 – Mooers Forks
- 12910 – Altona
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12919 | CHAMPLAIN | 2,716 | $73,929 |
| 05440 | ALBURGH | 1,857 | $71,116 |
| 12921 | CHAZY | 2,870 | $92,634 |
| 05463 | ISLE LA MOTTE | 551 | $73,750 |
| 12958 | MOOERS | 1,829 | $64,271 |