🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

12912

Au Sable Forks

ZIP Code 12912 is a standard zip code serving Au Sable Forks, Au Sable Forks, New York (NY), in Clinton County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,998 with a median household income of $50,880. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Clinton
City: Au Sable Forks
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 44.449900
Longitude: -73.685700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 90.37 mi²
Water Area: 4.38 mi²
Population Density: 22.0 people per mi² (25th percentile)
Bounding Box: 44.547146°N, 44.341309°S, -73.586527°E, -73.938025°W

With 1,998 residents spread across 90.37 square miles, this area has a population density of 22.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,998

Population

40th percentile

$50,880

Median Income

55th percentile

$115,900

Median Home Value

45th percentile

90.37 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 12912 is $50,880, and the median home value is $115,900.

Housing

1,241

Total Units

848

Occupied Units

68.3%

Occupancy Rate

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