City

Indian Lake, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Hamilton County  ·  New York

👥952Population
💰$60,592Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂58.0Median Age
🏠$227,400Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 6.8%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
15%
45–64
39%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate307 (40.3%)
Some College104 (13.7%)
Associates65 (8.5%)
Bachelors81 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree200 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College13.7%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,592 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$227,400 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$717/mo
Total Housing Units1,320
Vacant Units869

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Indian Lake, NY

Indian Lake is a city in New York, located in Hamilton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 952 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58 years.

Economically, Indian Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,592 is below the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Indian Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $227,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $717 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Indian Lake is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.92%).

Indian Lake, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Indian Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12842 952 $60,592 $227,400 $717 2.9% 36.9% 79.4%