ZIP Code 12812

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Blue Mountain Lake · Hamilton County · New York

Population
150

1/sq mi

Median income
$155,536

▲ 104% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$412,200

▲ 48% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.7%

Median age 67.4

Land area
166.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12812 in Blue Mountain Lake, New York has a population of 150. The median household income is $155,536, which is 104% above the national average. Median home value is $412,200, 48% above the US average. 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12812 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.7 square miles in Blue Mountain Lake, Hamilton County, New York. The area is home to 150 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 12812 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12812 sits at $155,536 (68% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $65,783. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $412,200 (9% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12812 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 12812 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 →

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 12812, Blue Mountain 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

150

Population

166.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12812?

67.4

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$155,536

Median Household Income

+68% vs state

$65,783

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.7%

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

What does housing look like?

286

Total Housing Units

125

Occupied Units

161

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.6%
Renter 6.4%

$412,200

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

1954

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 12812, employing approximately 76 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,187,000.

12

Businesses

76

Employees

$5.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 41.7%

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 12812 vs 12842 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12842 Indian Lake, NY 1,166 9.8 mi
12864 Sabael, NY 36 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12812 in?
ZIP code 12812 (Blue Mountain Lake) 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 12812?
ZIP code 12812 in Blue Mountain Lake, NY has a population of 150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12812?
The median household income in ZIP 12812 is $155,536, which is 104% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12812?
The median home value in ZIP 12812 is $412,200, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12812?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12812 is White at 94.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12812?
ZIP code 12812 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 76 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12812?
In ZIP code 12812, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% 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 12812?
In ZIP code 12812, approximately 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12812?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12812 is 6.8% 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 Blue Mountain 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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