12970 ZIP Code – Paul Smiths, New York
ZIP code 12970 is a small ZIP code located in Paul Smiths, New York, within Franklin County with a population of approximately 937 residents. The median household income is $81,875 — near the New York average and near the national average. Median home values of $240,300 are near the national average, with 64.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,300 is above the national average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing), 15% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 15.6%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 4.0%, well below the national average. About 54.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 12976, 12939, 12945.
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ZIP 12970 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12970 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 937 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $81k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $240k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,300 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 21.3 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.6% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 54.2% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12976 – Rainbow Lake
- 12939 – Gabriels
- 12945 – Lake Clear
- 12983 – Saranac Lake
- 12980 – Saint Regis Falls
- 12989 – Vermontville
- 12913 – Bloomingdale
- 12977 – Ray Brook
- 12973 – Piercefield
- 12986 – Tupper Lake
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12976 | RAINBOW LAKE | 175 | $68,672 |
| 12939 | GABRIELS | 141 | Not provided |
| 12945 | LAKE CLEAR | 528 | $71,250 |
| 12983 | SARANAC LAKE | 7,336 | $61,237 |
| 12980 | SAINT REGIS FALLS | 1,118 | $59,438 |