ZIP Code 12032
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Caroga Lake · Fulton County · New York
- Population
- 836
- Median income
- $65,789
- Median home value
- $182,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.7%
- Land area
- 232.2 sq mi
4/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 55.2
New York
ZIP code 12032 in Caroga Lake, New York has a population of 836. The median household income is $65,789, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $182,300, 34% below the US average. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12032 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 232.2 square miles in Caroga Lake, Fulton County, New York. The area is home to 836 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12032 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12032 sits at $65,789 (29% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,961. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $182,300 (52% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 93.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12032 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fulton County, so you can benchmark 12032 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 12032
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12032.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12032, Caroga Lake, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
836
Population
232.2
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12032?
55.2
Median Age
41.8%
Male
58.2%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$65,789
Median Household Income
-29% vs state
$43,961
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,343
Total Housing Units
352
Occupied Units
991
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,300
Median Home Value
-52% vs state
1948
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 12032, employing approximately 78 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,175,000.
19
Businesses
78
Employees
$2.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 26.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 26.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 15.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 15.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for Caroga Lake, NY
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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