12870 ZIP Code – Schroon Lake, New York
12870 is a ZIP code serving Schroon Lake, New York in Essex County with a population of approximately 1,690 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $62,639, which is below the New York average and near the national figure. Median home values of $247,300 are near the national average, with 85.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $686, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
At 1.6%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 9.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. An estimated 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. The population has a median age of 51.6, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 12872, 12858, 12808.
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ZIP 12870 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12870 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,690 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $247k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $686 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.6 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.7% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12872 – Severance
- 12858 – Paradox
- 12808 – Adirondack
- 12860 – Pottersville
- 12857 – Olmstedville
- 12815 – Brant Lake
- 12855 – North Hudson
- 12836 – Hague
- 12883 – Ticonderoga
- 12862 – Riparius
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12872 | SEVERANCE | 103 | Not provided |
| 12858 | PARADOX | 146 | $95,625 |
| 12808 | ADIRONDACK | 201 | $127,885 |
| 12860 | POTTERSVILLE | 364 | $59,375 |
| 12857 | OLMSTEDVILLE | 738 | $64,519 |