12983 ZIP Code – Saranac Lake, New York
Located in Saranac Lake, New York, ZIP code 12983 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Franklin County with a population of approximately 7,336 residents. At $61,237, the median household income here runs below the New York average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $187,700, below the national average, with 57.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $791 is below the national average. Housing consists of 55% single-family (decreasing), 24% apartments (increasing), 17% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 2.8%, well below the national average. About 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. About 42.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 44.7, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 12977, 12945, 12939.
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ZIP 12983 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12983 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,336 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $187k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $791 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 42.6% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12977 – Ray Brook
- 12945 – Lake Clear
- 12939 – Gabriels
- 12913 – Bloomingdale
- 12946 – Lake Placid
- 12976 – Rainbow Lake
- 12970 – Paul Smiths
- 12989 – Vermontville
- 12997 – Wilmington
- 12986 – Tupper Lake
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12977 | RAY BROOK | 1,324 | Not provided |
| 12945 | LAKE CLEAR | 528 | $71,250 |
| 12939 | GABRIELS | 141 | Not provided |
| 12913 | BLOOMINGDALE | 1,077 | $68,182 |
| 12946 | LAKE PLACID | 4,774 | $76,023 |