12986 ZIP Code – Tupper Lake, New York
12986 is a ZIP code serving Tupper Lake, New York in Franklin County with a population of approximately 5,356 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $60,333, which is below the New York average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $128,200, well below the national average, with 72.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $650, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (decreasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 16.9% is above the U.S. average. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 47.8, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 12973, 12945, 12970.
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ZIP 12986 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12986 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,356 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $60k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $128k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $650 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.6% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12973 – Piercefield
- 12945 – Lake Clear
- 12970 – Paul Smiths
- 12983 – Saranac Lake
- 12977 – Ray Brook
- 12847 – Long Lake
- 12922 – Childwold
- 12927 – Cranberry Lake
- 12939 – Gabriels
- 13672 – Parishville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12973 | PIERCEFIELD | 169 | $55,313 |
| 12945 | LAKE CLEAR | 528 | $71,250 |
| 12970 | PAUL SMITHS | 937 | $81,875 |
| 12983 | SARANAC LAKE | 7,336 | $61,237 |
| 12977 | RAY BROOK | 1,324 | Not provided |