12992 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12992, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12992 is a zip code in Clinton County, New York, which covers Altona, Beekman, and Chazy, with a total population of 3,800 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 12992 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12992.

The estimated population of people living in 12992 is 3,800, with a median age of 47.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12992 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,800
+6.59%
-20.20%
2020
3,565
 -15.06% -
2019
4,197
 -7.08% -
2018
4,517
 -5.14% -
2017
4,762
 - -

Population of 12992 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12992 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
97.4%
98%
 -0.61%
Black/African American
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.9%
0.5%
 +80.00%
Asian
0.5%
1%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0.3%
 +300.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12992 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 12992 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12992 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12992 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.3 +2.6% 41.9 -5.42% 50.7 +6.29%
2020 46.1 +15.25% 44.3 +7.79% 47.7 +20.45%
2019 40 -4.31% 41.1 -2.14% 39.6 -3.18%
2018 41.8 -0.48% 42 +1.2% 40.9 -3.54%
2017 42 - 41.5 - 42.4 -

The median age of the 12992 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 12992 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 249 -30.62% 329 1.85% 178 314
10 to 19 192 +29.89% 302 -90.74% 221 106
20 to 29 319 -18.81% 266 -46.54% 251 155
30 to 39 354 -36.7% 261 -4.67% 234 227
40 to 49 231 -50.47% 371 -90.42% 123 132
50 to 59 378 -21.3% 379 0.39% 296 372
60 to 69 346 -8.8% 316 +5.67% 300 324
70+ 202 +28.48% 267 +18.29% 258 309

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12992 zip code is $69,981.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 12992.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,107.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,990.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,393.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12992 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 12992, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 12992 is currently $87,157.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.71% of households in 12992 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 12992 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.06%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    27.10%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12992 is $38,722.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12992 by the total population of 12992.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12992 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12992 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.21%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.99%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.24%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.91%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12992 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12992 zip over the age of 16 is 3,128.

Of those people, a total of 59.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 12992 is 58.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 12992 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 147 32.70% 14.60%
20 to 24 years 249 100.00% 0.80%
25 to 29 years 157 100.00% 3.20%
30 to 34 years 338 85.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 309 80.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 405 96.30% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 332 75.30% 4.00%
60 to 64 years 313 47.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 571 10.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 307 8.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12992. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,100 59.50% 2.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 10 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 18 55.60% 20.00%
Hispanic or Latino 9 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,091 59.40% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12992 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 12992 is 1,825, with median earnings of $41,547.00.

Women in 12992 are earning approximately 75.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,825 $41,547.00
Male 1,018 $48,409.00
Female 807 $36,680.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12992 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 88 $68,750.00
Business and Financial 80 $36,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 34 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 21 $51,458.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 39 $59,327.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 88 $48,106.00
Healthcare Support 56 $35,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $100,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 162 $17,385.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 98 $33,088.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $0.00
Sales 207 $46,806.00
Office and Administrative Support 142 $40,714.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 204 $42,955.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 136 $70,568.00
Production 179 $37,663.00
Transportation and Material Moving 151 $53,274.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12992 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 12992.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 62 $115,882.00 26 $41,563.00
Business and Financial 28 $0.00 52 $28,906.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 13 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 39 $59,327.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 17 $0.00 71 $48,144.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 53 $35,844.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 36 $101,333.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $18,750.00 137 $17,212.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 75 $32,610.00 23 $38,854.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Sales 106 $35,313.00 101 $49,485.00
Office and Administrative Support 41 $41,845.00 101 $38,681.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 204 $42,955.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 125 $70,724.00 11 $0.00
Production 123 $37,188.00 56 $52,586.00
Transportation and Material Moving 106 $55,435.00 45 $2,499.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,657 households in 12992, with an average household size of 2.29 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,083 families living in the 12992 zip code with an average family size of 2.69 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 12992:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 902 57 124 574
Average Household Size 2.76 3.39 3.22 1.24
Total Families 902 57 124 0
Average Household Size 2.76 2.58 2.26 0

Poverty

Of the 1,083 families living in 12992, 4.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12992:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,847 housing units in 12992.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,657 89.71%
Vacant 190 10.29%

15.65% of the total 1,847 housing units in 12992 are rental units. This is approximately 289 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,301 are occupied by the owner - or 70.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12992 is $853.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12992 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    67
  • Less than $500
    20
  • $500 to $999
    169
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    98
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12992 is $149,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12992 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    106
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    302
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    248
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    325
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    239
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    76
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12992. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12992 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    390
  • 1940 to 1949
    73
  • 1950 to 1959
    144
  • 1960 to 1969
    108
  • 1970 to 1979
    270
  • 1980 to 1989
    325
  • 1990 to 1999
    352
  • 2000 to 2009
    97
  • 2010 to 2013
    88
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 12992 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    56
  • 1 vehicle available
    506
  • 2 vehicles available
    691
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    404

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12992 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12992 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12992.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    36
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    144
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    386
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    512
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    347
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    86
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    65
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    17
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    13
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    29
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    45
  • 90 or more minutes
    41

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12992 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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