| ZIP Code | 12812 |
|---|---|
| City | Blue Mountain Lake |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 2,018 ft |
| Latitude | 43.875794 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.389767 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 67.4 yrs ↑ 96% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.98 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 74.5% ▲ 92% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 36 (14.1%) |
| Some College | 4 (1.6%) |
| Associates | 25 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 122 (47.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 68 (26.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $170,156 ▲ 123% above avg ↑ 133% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $392,900 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 151% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 262 |
| Vacant Units | 173 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 262 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 173 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
ZIP code 12812 is located in Blue Mountain Lake, New York, within Hamilton County. With a population of 265, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 67.4 years. Economically, 12812 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $170,156 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12812 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $392,900 is above the national average. Median home values have increased by 151% since 2019.
The population of 12812 is primarily White (95.47%). Residents are highly educated — 74.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 133% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 86% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 14%.
Overall, ZIP code 12812 in Blue Mountain Lake, NY is characterized as affluent, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 265 residents, a median household income of $170,156, and a median home value of $392,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.