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Plattsburgh, NY
City in Clinton County, New York. ZIP codes: 12903.
Population
19,830
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,693
ZIP codes
1
Plattsburgh and its ZIP codes
Plattsburgh at a glance
- Plattsburgh is about 8.8 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 89th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $57,630, 33% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,900 (54% below New York) and median rent is $1,030 a month.
Local data for Plattsburgh, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plattsburgh, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,630
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$195,900
Median rent
$1,030/mo
Homeownership
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher
40.4%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,693), French Americans (2,402), German Americans (2,009).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Plattsburgh.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,777
31,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,028 per person
How people get to work
Plattsburgh, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.7%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked9.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plattsburgh, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
995
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
149
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 10°F
30.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plattsburgh, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Plattsburgh
1 in or overlapping Plattsburgh. Population shown
Cities near Plattsburgh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh WestCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.9 |
| ParcCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Cumberland HeadCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 3.9 |
| MorrisonvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.4 |
| South Hero, VTCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| PeruCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.9 |
| West ChazyCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.9 |
| CadyvilleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| DannemoraVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| KeesevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6 |
| ChazyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| AltonaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| Milton, VTCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| Burlington, VTCity | 18 mi | 10.3 |
| RedfordCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Willsboro PointCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plattsburgh, NY in?
- Plattsburgh is in Clinton County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Plattsburgh, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Plattsburgh include 12903.
- What is the population of Plattsburgh, NY?
- About 19,830 people live in Plattsburgh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plattsburgh?
- Nearby places include Plattsburgh West (2.2 mi), Parc (2.4 mi), Cumberland Head (3.6 mi), Morrisonville (4.4 mi), South Hero, VT (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023