Zip code 12973: Piercefield, New York

Q: What city is zip code 12973?

12973 is assigned to Piercefield, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 12973 in?

12973 is in St. Lawrence County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 12973?

About 154 people live in 12973, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 12973?

The median household income in 12973 is $104,091.

Q: What zip codes are near 12973?

The closest zip codes to 12973 are 12986, 12927, 12922, 13672, 12970.

Residential delivery areaSt. Lawrence CountyEastern Time

Population

154

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$104K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$106K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

30 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 12973

12973 is a rural zip code in Piercefield, New York (St. Lawrence County), covering 30 sq mi of land. About 154 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 36.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $104,091 a year, 29% above the national median of $80,734. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $106,300, or 1.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.3 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 12973 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 154 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%44th of 1,673 in NY
Housing vacancy43.1%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%175th of 1,675 in NY
Government workers45.3%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%29th of 1,685 in NY
Uninsured rate17.5%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%45th of 1,689 in NY
Broadband access96.8%
91st
StrengthU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%227th of 1,673 in NY
Unemployment rate8.5%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%257th of 1,685 in NY
Median household income$104,091
75th
U.S. $80,734 · NY $85,974447th of 1,602 in NY
Median earnings per worker$55,341
68th
U.S. $49,666 · NY $55,321651st of 1,676 in NY
Foreign-born residents11%
54th
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%510th of 1,693 in NY
Healthcare workers9.3%
47th
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%971st of 1,685 in NY
Poverty rate9.1%
39th
U.S. 12.5% · NY 14%899th of 1,679 in NY
Per capita income$36,110
38th
U.S. $44,673 · NY $50,7121,142nd of 1,690 in NY
Residents under 1820.8%
38th
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%669th of 1,693 in NY
Median age36.8
33rd
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,423rd of 1,693 in NY
Residents 65 and older13.6%
27th
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%1,445th of 1,693 in NY
Average commute22.3 min
25th
U.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min1,221st of 1,618 in NY
Work from home4%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%1,504th of 1,685 in NY
Veterans1.6%
4th
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%1,510th of 1,693 in NY
Median home value$106,300
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · NY $423,8001,530th of 1,614 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher9.3%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%1,638th of 1,691 in NY
Population154
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,3661,648th of 1,693 in NY
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi1,671st of 1,693 in NY
Diversity index3.8
1st
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.51,589th of 1,693 in NY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%1,567th of 1,685 in NY
Self-employed workers2.7%
1st
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%1,569th of 1,685 in NY
Income inequality (Gini)0.266
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NY 0.5171,619th of 1,669 in NY

Measure	12973	St. Lawrence	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	71.9%	54.3%	65.2%	99th	44th of 1,673
Housing vacancy	43.1%	19.8%	10%	10.1%	99th	175th of 1,675
Government workers	45.3%	24.5%	16.4%	14.5%	99th	29th of 1,685
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.5%	6%	5.1%	8.4%	92nd	45th of 1,689
Broadband accessStrength	96.8%	86.8%	90.8%	91%	91st	227th of 1,673
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.5%	5.3%	6.4%	5.2%	89th	257th of 1,685
Median household income	$104,091	$62,850	$85,974	$80,734	75th	447th of 1,602
Median earnings per worker	$55,341	$42,271	$55,321	$49,666	68th	651st of 1,676
Foreign-born residents	11%	3.7%	22.8%	14.1%	54th	510th of 1,693
Healthcare workers	9.3%	10.6%	11.8%	9.7%	47th	971st of 1,685
Poverty rate	9.1%	16.9%	14%	12.5%	39th	899th of 1,679
Per capita income	$36,110	$33,177	$50,712	$44,673	38th	1,142nd of 1,690
Residents under 18	20.8%	19.9%	20.5%	22%	38th	669th of 1,693
Median age	36.8	39.3	39.8	38.9	33rd	1,423rd of 1,693
Residents 65 and older	13.6%	18.8%	17.9%	17.2%	27th	1,445th of 1,693
Average commute	22.3 min	21 min	32.6 min	26.4 min	25th	1,221st of 1,618
Work from home	4%	7.3%	14.9%	15.1%	5th	1,504th of 1,685
Veterans	1.6%	6.7%	3.7%	6.2%	4th	1,510th of 1,693
Median home value	$106,300	$121,900	$423,800	$332,700	3rd	1,530th of 1,614
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.3%	25.3%	40.2%	35.7%	2nd	1,638th of 1,691
Population	154	107,226	19,852,366	334,922,499	1st	1,648th of 1,693
Population density	5/sq mi	40/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	1,671st of 1,693
Diversity index	3.8	16.7	65.5	61.4	1st	1,589th of 1,693
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	3.5%	3.8%	1st	1,567th of 1,685
Self-employed workers	2.7%	10.6%	9.7%	10%	1st	1,569th of 1,685
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.266	0.460	0.517	0.483	1st	1,619th of 1,669

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

10%

18–24

25–34

21%

35–44

45–54

22%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

36.8

Under 18

20.8%

65 and over

13.6%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

3.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

11%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 62
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 66.1%
Married couples: 41.9%
Living alone: 9.7%
Veterans (of adults): 1.6%
Male / female: 62% / 38%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

$100–150k

52%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

Median household income

12973

$104,091

St. Lawrence Co.

$62,850

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,110

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.266

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

12973

$106,300

St. Lawrence Co.

$121,900

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

12973

—

St. Lawrence Co.

$818

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

89%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 109
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 43.1%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 1.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

93%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

82%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

32%

Construction and repair

15%

Transportation and moving

15%

Police and fire

11%

Healthcare

Sales

Office and admin

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

37%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

29%

Manufacturing

11%

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Education

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$55,341

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

45.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	12973	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,167	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$56,023	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

44%

Some college

25%

Associate's

18%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
Households with broadband: 96.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83.9%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 17.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Piercefield
State: New York
County: St. Lawrence County
Center point: 44.2841° N, 74.5685° W
Land area: 30 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 12973

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
12986	Tupper Lake, NY	7.9 mi	5,326	$67,883	$158,900
12927	Cranberry Lake, NY	13 mi	318	$68,125	$120,900
12922	Childwold, NY	14 mi	44	$88,333	$222,700
13672	Parishville, NY	14 mi	449	$76,216	$97,500
12970	Paul Smiths, NY	16 mi	1,084	$84,250	$242,100
12945	Lake Clear, NY	16 mi	391	$80,227	$278,100
13687	South Colton, NY	17 mi	483	$44,833	$169,200
13666	Newton Falls, NY	19 mi	234	$38,438	$60,000
12980	Saint Regis Falls, NY	20 mi	1,075	$60,938	$106,500
13695	Wanakena, NY	22 mi	157	$123,036	$232,100
12983	Saranac Lake, NY	22 mi	7,296	$65,985	$225,200
12847	Long Lake, NY	22 mi	740	$70,962	$276,000

Questions about 12973

What city is zip code 12973?

12973 is assigned to Piercefield, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 12973 in?

12973 is in St. Lawrence County, New York.

What is the population of 12973?

About 154 people live in 12973, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 12973 in?

12973 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 12973?

The median household income in 12973 is $104,091.

What zip codes are near 12973?

The closest zip codes to 12973 are 12986, 12927, 12922, 13672, 12970.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12973, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.