ZIP code 12972
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 12972 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Peru, NY. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 12972 ZIP code area.
12972 is the zip code for
Peru, NY
- Total population
- 6,364▲
- Housing units
- 2,619▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 82.73
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 76.92▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.58
Demographic data for zip code 12972
- Male
- 3,193▲
- Female
- 3,171▲
- Median age
- Male
- 40.90
- Female
- 41.20
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 2,391▲
- Family households
- 1,795▲
- Nonfamily households
- 596▲
- Average household size
- 2.63▼
- Average family size
- 2.97▼
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 2,619▲
- Occupied housing units
- 2,391▲
- Owner-occupied
- 1,968▲
- Renter-occupied
- 423▲
- Vacant housing units
- 228▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 353▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 414▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 489▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 472▲
- 20 to 24 years
- 299▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 629▲
- 35 to 44 years
- 902▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 1,147▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 450▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 368▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 468▲
- 75 to 84 years
- 280▲
- 85 years and over
- 93▲
- Median age
- 41.00▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 6,046
- Hispanic or Latino
- 106
- Black or African American
- 99
- Asian
- 39
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 2
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 2
- Other (One Race)
- 4
- Two or More Races
- 66
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 12972
- Population
(16 years and over) - 5,307
- Civilian labor force
- 3,261
- Employed
- 3,114
- Unemployed
- 147
- Armed Forces
- 23
- Not in labor force
- 2,023
- Percent Unemployed
- 4.5%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 2,982
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 2,287
- Carpooled
- 345
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 0
- Walked
- 85
- Other means
- 165
- Worked at home
- 100
- Mean travel time
- 22.0 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 3,114
- Management / business / science / arts
- 1,155
- Service
- 696
- Sales / office
- 593
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 315
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 355
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 3,114
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 198
- Construction
- 195
- Manufacturing
- 256
- Wholesale trade
- 87
- Retail trade
- 194
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 116
- Information
- 63
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 118
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 191
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 1,037
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 157
- Public administration
- 397
- Other services
- 105
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 3,114
- Private wage & salary workers
- 1,796
- Government workers
- 1,115
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 203
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 2,642
- Less than $10,000
- 122
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 214
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 111
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 245
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 268
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 619
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 391
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 540
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 78
- $200,000 or more
- 54
- Median household income
- $62,926
- Mean household income
- $70,626
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 10.8%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 12972
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru Intermediate School 116 Pleasant St | (518) 643-6200 | 486 | 91 | 14.8 |
| Peru Middle School 17 School St | (518) 643-6300 | 532 | 183 | 11.7 |
| Peru Senior High School 17 School St | (518) 643-6400 | 692 | 154 | 11.3 |
| Primary Building School 116 Pleasant Street | (518) 643-6100 | 479 | 127 | 15.0 |
Public libraries around Peru, NY
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Peru Free Library | 3024 Route 22 Peru, NY 12972 |
| Rouses Point Dodge Memorial Library | 144 Lake Street Rouses Point, NY 12979 |
| Sherman Free Library www.shermanfreelibrary.org | 20 Church Street Port Henry, NY 12974 |
Universities and Colleges around 12972
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Smith's College of Arts & Sciences - Seed | Pole Barn Paul Smiths, NY 12970 | (518) 327-3570 |
| Paul Smith's College of Arts & Sciences - Financial Aid | Routes 86 & 30 Paul Smiths, NY 12970 | (518) 327-6220 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 12972
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Medical Center www.northnet.org | Lake Colby Drive Saranac Lake, NY 12983 | (518) 891-4141 | 85 |
| Alice Hyde Medical Center www.alicehyde.com | 115 Park Street Malone, NY 12953 | (518) 483-3000 | 155 |
| Champlain Vly Phys Hsp Med Ctr www.cvph.org | 75 Beekman Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901 | (518) 561-2000 | 261 |
| Elizabethtown Comm Hospital | Park Street Elizabethtown, NY 12932 | (518) 873-6377 | 25 |
Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 12972
| Restaurant name | Address | Cuisine | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 741 Bear Swamp Rd Peru, NY 12972 | Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches | 518-643-0003 |
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