The 12972 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Peru, NY (Clinton County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 5,983. It is estimated that 24.3% of residents in the 12972 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 42.8 years. Approximately 27.1% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $31,338. Approximately 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $73,897.
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In ZIP Code 12972, 88.8% of the population graduated high school, while 27.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.8% in this Clinton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 29.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.9% |
| Associate's degree | 15.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12972 are older than average. The median age of 42.8 years in ZIP Code 12972 is approximately 12.34% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.4% of the population in 12972 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 12972 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.6% |
| 85 years and over | 3.3% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 12972 is $73,897, while the region's mean household income is $80,698. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,338. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12972 of $31,338 is approximately 20.31% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 2.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 71.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.8% of the population in 12972 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.3% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.3% of 12972 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 19.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12972, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.3% of 12972 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12972 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.4%), followed by Some other race (1.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.8% |
In ZIP Code 12972, 92.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Clinton County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12972, an estimated 23.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Clinton County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12972 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12972 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12972 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.56 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.68% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.8% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12972 | 9.24¢/kWh | 4.94¢/kWh | 2.08¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.98¢/kWh | 20.52¢/kWh | 9.35¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12972 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.15 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.2 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.07 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.52 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.34 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.54 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.67 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.64 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.29 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.84 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.98 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.45 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12972, 59.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.8 minutes. Approximately 31.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12972 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 12972 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.3% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 13.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.1% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.2% |
| Public administration | 7.6% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 12972, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 12972 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Clinton County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 2 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |
| Communication tactics | 1 |
| Getting a credit card | 1 |
| Opening an account | 1 |