PlainZIP

Lake Pleasant, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12108

Hamilton County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

416
1/sq mi
$55,625
Median income
$339,100
Median home value
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake Pleasant pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12108 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12108 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Pleasant, Hamilton County, New York, home to just 416 residents across 378.2 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12108 reports a modest median household income of $55,625 (40% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $37,379. Local economic indicators show a 14.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $339,100 (10% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 68.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hamilton County, letting you compare 12108 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12108, Lake Pleasant, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

416

Population

378.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12108?

52.4

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$55,625

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$37,379

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 12108 ranks nationally

Lake Pleasant, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,625 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

693

Total Housing Units

167

Occupied Units

526

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$339,100

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 12108, employing approximately 73 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,180,000.

15

Businesses

73

Employees

$4.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 12108 vs 12164 →

ZIP 12108 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12108 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12108 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12164 Speculator, NY 365 4.8 mi
12139 Piseco, NY 295 6.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hamilton County

12842 standard
Indian Lake, NY
Pop: 1,166
12190 standard
Wells, NY
Pop: 674
12847 standard
Long Lake, NY
Pop: 605
12164 standard
Speculator, NY
Pop: 365
13360 standard
Inlet, NY
Pop: 333
12139 standard
Piseco, NY
Pop: 295

Related Areas

Hamilton County Lake Pleasant, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12108 in? ▼
ZIP code 12108 (Lake Pleasant) is located in Hamilton County, New York. Hamilton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hamilton-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12108? ▼
ZIP code 12108 in Lake Pleasant, NY has a population of 416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12108? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12108 is $55,625, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12108? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12108 is $339,100, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12108? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12108 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12108? ▼
ZIP code 12108 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 73 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12108? ▼
In ZIP code 12108, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 12108? ▼
In ZIP code 12108, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12108? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12108 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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