ZIP Code 12979 - Rouses Point New York

12979 Overview

ZIP Code 12979 is located in Rouses Point New York. Portions of 12979 are also in Champlain (town). 12979 is entirely within Clinton County. Regionally, 12979 is located in the Plattsburgh Area.

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ZIP Code 12979 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameRouses Point
Primary CountyClinton County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)2,534
Area Code(s)518 / 838
Current Time
EST

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12979 Demographics

12979 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New York based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 12979 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 12979 is White. The current unemployment level in 12979 is 2.2%.

Population2,534
Population Growth Rate8.55%
Population Density494 People per Square Mile
Total Households1,253
Percentage High Income Households2.7%
Median Household Income (2021)$42,267
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$282,550
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)2.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 97.25%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 95.65%

12979 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,22797.25%
Black110.48%
Hispanic170.74%
Asian291.27%
Native American60.26%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

12979 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White24296.03%
Black31.19%
Hispanic51.98%
Asian20.79%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

12979 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1608.9%
Bachelor Degree33318.53%
High School Diploma48727.1%
No High School Diploma422.34%
GED or Alternate975.4%
1 or More Years of College37921.09%
Associates Degree1729.57%
Masters Degree1055.84%
Professional Degree160.89%
Doctorate Degree60.33%

12979 Geography

Coordinates44.99099731,-73.36990356
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 12979
RegionPlattsburgh Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaPlattsburgh, NY
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area5 Square Miles

12979 Schools

12979 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 4b: -25F to -20F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion83b - Champlain Lowlands

12979 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)682033455459574938291534
Avg Max Temp (°F)27294054687680786957443254
Avg Precip (In.)1.431.221.762.5833.253.573.873.4632.841.8531.83

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