ZIP Code 12845
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Lake George · Warren County · New York
- Population
- 4,842
- Median income
- $100,774
- Median home value
- $355,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.9%
- Land area
- 114.7 sq mi
42/sq mi
▲ 32% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.7
New York
ZIP code 12845 in Lake George, New York has a population of 4,842. The median household income is $100,774, which is 32% above the national average. Median home value is $355,900, 28% above the US average. 36.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12845 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 114.7 square miles in Lake George, Warren County, New York. The area is home to 4,842 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 12845 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12845 sits at $100,774 (9% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $53,279. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $355,900 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,055 per month, and 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12845 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 12845 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 12845
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12845.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
129 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
98 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
22 establishments
- Construction 21
Construction
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 19
Other services (except public administration)
19 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 12845, Lake George, 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
4,842
Population
114.7
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12845?
50.7
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
3.4%
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?
$100,774
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$53,279
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,458
Total Housing Units
1,975
Occupied Units
1,483
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,900
Median Home Value
-6% vs state
$1,055
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-11.2%
YoY Change (2023)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12845 have decreased 11.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +10.6% | 222 |
| 2020 | +3.3% | 229 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 264 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 296 |
| 2023 | -11.2% | 263 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 334 business establishments in ZIP 12845, employing approximately 2,204 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,461,000.
334
Businesses
2,204
Employees
$100.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 129 | 38.6% |
| Retail trade | 98 | 29.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 21 | 6.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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