12946 ZIP Code – Lake Placid, New York
Located in Lake Placid, New York, ZIP code 12946 is a small ZIP code within Essex County with a population of approximately 4,774 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $76,023, which is near the New York average and near the national figure. The median home value of $435,800 is well above the national average, with 64.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $950 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 65% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (increasing), 17% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average. About 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. At 46.5, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 12977, 12942, 12943.
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ZIP 12946 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12946 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,774 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $76k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $435k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $950 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 45.7% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12977 – Ray Brook
- 12942 – Keene
- 12943 – Keene Valley
- 12983 – Saranac Lake
- 12997 – Wilmington
- 12987 – Upper Jay
- 12913 – Bloomingdale
- 12945 – Lake Clear
- 12941 – Jay
- 12939 – Gabriels
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12977 | RAY BROOK | 1,324 | Not provided |
| 12942 | KEENE | 516 | $113,750 |
| 12943 | KEENE VALLEY | 300 | $51,579 |
| 12983 | SARANAC LAKE | 7,336 | $61,237 |
| 12997 | WILMINGTON | 1,217 | $69,758 |