City

Schroon Lake, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Essex County  ·  New York

👥1,770Population
💰$65,326Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$255,200Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓48.6%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic0.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads48.6% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 66% below avg
HS Graduate356 (27.7%)
Some College143 (11.1%)
Associates161 (12.5%)
Bachelors131 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree494 (38.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 38.4%Edu
HS Grad27.7%
Some College11.1%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate38.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,326 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$255,200 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units1,852
Vacant Units1,072

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Schroon Lake, NY

Schroon Lake is a city in New York, located in Essex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,770 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.6 years.

Economically, Schroon Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,326 is near the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Schroon Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $255,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Schroon Lake is well-educated. 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Schroon Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12870 1,770 $65,326 $255,200 $760 1.6% 48.6% 82.2%