| ZIP Code | 12983 |
|---|---|
| City | Saranac Lake |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 1,619 ft |
| Latitude | 44.348425 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.143066 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.02 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 59.6% ▲ 54% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 57 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 784 (15.4%) |
| Some College | 490 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 726 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 809 (15.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,231 (43.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,604 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $207,800 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $845/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,664 |
| Vacant Units | 1,144 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,664 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,144 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
ZIP code 12983 is located in Saranac Lake, New York, within Franklin County. With a population of 7,410, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.7 years. Economically, 12983 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,604 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12983 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $207,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $845 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.0%) and renters (43.0%). Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 12983 is primarily White (92.46%). Residents are well-educated — 59.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.0%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12983 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 12983 in Saranac Lake, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 7,410 residents, a median household income of $64,604, and a median home value of $207,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.