City

Tupper Lake, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  New York

👥5,304Population
💰$60,717Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$132,400Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.6%
Asian0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma62 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,086 (29.7%)
Some College558 (15.3%)
Associates439 (12%)
Bachelors668 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree842 (23%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 18.3%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College15.3%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors18.3%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,717 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$132,400 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$683/mo
Total Housing Units3,617
Vacant Units1,304

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Tupper Lake, NY

Tupper Lake is a city in New York, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,304 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Tupper Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,717 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tupper Lake is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $683 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tupper Lake is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tupper Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12986 5,304 $60,717 $132,400 $683 3.4% 41.3% 70.2%