City

Rainbow Lake, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  New York

👥196Population
💰$70,417Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂61.4Median Age
🏠$291,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓73.6%College Grads▲ 90% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.9% Female 56.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 6.1%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
4%
18–24
8%
25–44
7%
45–64
37%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.65
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads73.6% ▲ 90% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
HS Graduate27 (17%)
Some College3 (1.9%)
Associates12 (7.5%)
Bachelors4 (2.5%)
Graduate Degree113 (71.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 17%Some College: 1.9%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 2.5%Graduate: 71.1%Edu
HS Grad17.0%
Some College1.9%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors2.5%
Graduate71.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,417 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$291,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units264
Vacant Units145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Rainbow Lake, NY

Rainbow Lake is a city in New York, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 196 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.4 years.

Economically, Rainbow Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,417 is near the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rainbow Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $291,700, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rainbow Lake is highly educated. 73.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rainbow Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12976 196 $70,417 $291,700 5.6% 73.6% 79.8%