🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

12953

Malone

ZIP Code 12953 is a standard zip code serving Malone, Malone, New York (NY), in Franklin County, United States. It has an estimated population of 15,836 with a median household income of $50,378. 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: Franklin
City: Malone
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 44.848200
Longitude: -74.292800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 210.42 mi²
Water Area: 4.33 mi²
Population Density: 75.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 44.932473°N, 44.548463°S, -74.102118°E, -74.377719°W

With 15,836 residents spread across 210.42 square miles, this area has a population density of 75.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

15,836

Population

75th percentile

$50,378

Median Income

55th percentile

$91,300

Median Home Value

30th percentile

210.42 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 12953 is $50,378, and the median home value is $91,300.

Housing

5,610

Total Units

4,781

Occupied Units

85.2%

Occupancy Rate

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