| ZIP Code | 12945 |
|---|---|
| City | Lake Clear |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 1,609 ft |
| Latitude | 44.309091 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.24044 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.8 yrs ↓ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| College Grads | 76.0% ▲ 96% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 47 (14.3%) |
| Some College | 16 (4.9%) |
| Associates | 16 (4.9%) |
| Bachelors | 118 (35.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 132 (40.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,114 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $255,500 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 71% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 539 |
| Vacant Units | 342 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 539 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 342 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 12945 is located in Lake Clear, New York, within Franklin County. With a population of 535, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.8 years. Economically, 12945 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,114 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12945 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $255,500 is near the national average. Median home values have increased by 71% since 2019.
The population of 12945 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 76.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.2%. Household income has grown by 62% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 93%.
Overall, ZIP code 12945 in Lake Clear, NY is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 535 residents, a median household income of $88,114, and a median home value of $255,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.