ZIP Code 12032

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Caroga Lake · Fulton County · New York

Population
836

4/sq mi

Median income
$65,789

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$182,300

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.7%

Median age 55.2

Land area
232.2 sq mi

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12032?

55.2

Median Age

41.8%

Male

58.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

Owner 93.5%
Renter 6.5%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12032 vs 13470 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
13470 Stratford, NY 725 5.1 mi
13329 Dolgeville, NY 3,889 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12032 in?
ZIP code 12032 (Caroga Lake) is located in Fulton County, New York. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12032?
ZIP code 12032 in Caroga Lake, NY has a population of 836 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12032?
The median household income in ZIP 12032 is $65,789, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12032?
The median home value in ZIP 12032 is $182,300, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12032?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12032 is White at 98.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12032?
ZIP code 12032 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 78 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12032?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12032 are: Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (5), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12032?
In ZIP code 12032, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12032?
In ZIP code 12032, approximately 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12032?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12032 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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