| ZIP Code | 12917 |
|---|---|
| City | Burke |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 733 ft |
| Latitude | 44.924652 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.173821 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 14.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.5% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 292 (43.6%) |
| Some College | 103 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 41 (6.1%) |
| Bachelors | 139 (20.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 92 (13.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,400 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $117,200 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $850/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 553 |
| Vacant Units | 103 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 553 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 103 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 12917 is located in Burke, New York, within Franklin County. With a population of 1,194, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 12917 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,400 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12917 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $117,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $850 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 12917 is primarily White (89.87%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.2%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12917 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 12917 in Burke, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,194 residents, a median household income of $70,400, and a median home value of $117,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.