City

Saranac, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Clinton County  ·  New York

👥2,233Population
💰$73,258Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$141,900Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 1%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic0.9%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
24%
18–24
3%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
HS Graduate557 (42%)
Some College171 (12.9%)
Associates120 (9%)
Bachelors188 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree290 (21.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 42%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
HS Grad42.0%
Some College12.9%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,258 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$141,900 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$935/mo
Total Housing Units1,061
Vacant Units223

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
67%
About Saranac, NY

Saranac is a city in New York, located in Clinton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,233 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Saranac is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,258 is near the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Saranac is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $935 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saranac is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saranac
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12981 2,233 $73,258 $141,900 $935 3.6% 36.1% 87.2%