🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

12983

Saranac Lake

ZIP Code 12983 is a standard zip code serving Saranac Lake, Saranac Lake, New York (NY), in Franklin County, United States. It has an estimated population of 7,494 with a median household income of $47,329. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Franklin
City: Saranac Lake
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 44.324300
Longitude: -74.133000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 210.52 mi²
Water Area: 20.59 mi²
Population Density: 36.0 people per mi² (30th percentile)
Bounding Box: 44.440735°N, 44.142445°S, -73.902105°E, -74.435865°W

With 7,494 residents spread across 210.52 square miles, this area has a population density of 36.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

7,494

Population

65th percentile

$47,329

Median Income

45th percentile

$162,400

Median Home Value

60th percentile

210.52 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 12983 is $47,329, and the median home value is $162,400.

Housing

4,840

Total Units

3,524

Occupied Units

72.8%

Occupancy Rate

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