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Plattsburgh city, NY

ZIP 12901 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12901

12901 has a population of 32,012 with a median age of 37.2 yrs (48.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
87.6%+42% vs US avg
x
Black
3.2%-74% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.8%-80% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.7%-29% vs US avg
x
18–64
67.1%+9% vs US avg
x
65+
17.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.8%-3% vs US avg
x
High school
27.4%+5% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.9%-0% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.0%-2% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.6%-11% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.1%+8% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
23/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.0%+116% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.4%+37% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.0%+60% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
41.5%+616% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishFrenchEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 12901

Poverty Rate
18.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.0%+116% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.0%+60% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.4%+37% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.6%-68% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
41.5%+616% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population32,012
Median age37.2
Poverty rate18.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White87.6%
Hispanic3.8%
Black3.2%
Asian2.9%
Foreign-born30.0%