County

Franklin County, NY

22 ZIP codes  ·  22 cities  ·  New York

👥49,793Population
💰$64,187Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$144,404Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 4.7%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic3.1%
Black4.7%
Asian0.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma390 (1.2%)
HS Graduate9,753 (30.7%)
Some College4,572 (14.4%)
Associates3,540 (11.1%)
Bachelors5,087 (16%)
Graduate Degree8,430 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College14.4%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,187 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$144,403 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$834/mo
Total Housing Units27,176
Vacant Units6,785

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About Franklin County, NY

Franklin County is located in New York and encompasses 22 ZIP codes spanning 22 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 49,793 residents. With a median age of 42.16, it is a middle-aged county.

Franklin County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,186 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Franklin County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $144,403 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $834. Homeownership rates are high at 71.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Franklin County are primarily White (84.36%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Franklin County, NY is a solidly middle-class area in New York. The 22 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Franklin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
12914 Bombay 892 $43,750 $89,800 $765 4.7% 32.2%
12916 Brushton 2,250 $59,762 $90,200 $739 6.3% 32.7%
12917 Burke 1,194 $70,400 $117,200 $850 3.5% 34.5%
12920 Chateaugay 2,509 $70,714 $127,300 $945 3.7% 39.7%
12926 Constable 2,493 $55,481 $115,100 $819 3.9% 25.4%
12930 Dickinson Center 866 $67,458 $96,500 $950 4.0% 34.9%
12937 Fort Covington 1,340 $49,265 $103,300 $808 0.7% 37.0%
12939 Gabriels 162 $51,736 $278,100 0.0% 59.4%
13655 Hogansburg 3,705 $69,089 $196,500 $1,025 10.4% 54.2%
12945 Lake Clear 535 $88,114 $255,500 0.0% 76.0%
12953 Malone 12,842 $64,673 $123,100 $821 3.5% 38.7%
12957 Moira 1,721 $57,839 $87,700 $768 10.9% 19.2%
12966 North Bangor 2,962 $66,016 $119,200 $815 3.9% 37.8%
12969 Owls Head 253 $59,063 $104,700 30.4% 33.3%
12970 Paul Smiths 1,022 $81,250 $300,000 $1,453 15.6% 67.3%
12976 Rainbow Lake 196 $70,417 $291,700 5.6% 73.6%
12980 Saint Regis Falls 1,064 $61,447 $98,100 $705 14.6% 35.0%
12983 Saranac Lake 7,410 $64,604 $207,800 $845 2.8% 59.6%
12986 Tupper Lake 5,304 $60,717 $132,400 $683 3.4% 41.3%
12989 Vermontville 1,012 $78,438 $196,500 $641 3.8% 48.3%