PlainZIP

Lake George, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12845

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

4,842
42/sq mi
$100,774
Median income
$355,900
Median home value
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lake George pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12845 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12845 covers 114.7 square miles in Lake George, Warren County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,842 residents on file, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12845 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,774 (9% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $53,279. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.1%. Housing costs here run $355,900 for a typical home value (6% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,055 a month; 75.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 12845, plus 6 more within Warren County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 12845

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake George, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12845.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 12845?

50.7

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

How ZIP 12845 ranks nationally

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

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

$100,774 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

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

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12845 vs 12824 →

ZIP 12845 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 12845 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 12845 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 12845 ranks #3 of 8 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
12824 Diamond Point, NY 894 6.4 mi
12804 Queensbury, NY 26,540 6.1 mi
12844 Kattskill Bay, NY 199 6.5 mi
12846 Lake Luzerne, NY 3,298 7.3 mi
12801 Glens Falls, NY 14,707 8.5 mi
12885 Warrensburg, NY 4,602 8.9 mi
12803 South Glens Falls, NY 7,567 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Warren County

12804 standard
Queensbury, NY
Pop: 26,540
12801 standard
Glens Falls, NY
Pop: 14,707
12885 standard
Warrensburg, NY
Pop: 4,602
12846 standard
Lake Luzerne, NY
Pop: 3,298
12817 standard
Chestertown, NY
Pop: 2,274
12853 standard
North Creek, NY
Pop: 1,770

Related Areas

Warren County Lake George, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12845 in? ▼
ZIP code 12845 (Lake George) is located in Warren County, New York. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12845? ▼
ZIP code 12845 in Lake George, NY has a population of 4,842 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12845? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12845 is $100,774, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12845? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12845 is $355,900, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12845? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12845 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12845? ▼
ZIP code 12845 has 334 business establishments employing approximately 2,204 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12845? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12845 are: Accommodation and food services (129), Retail trade (98), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (22). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12845? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12845 decreased by 11.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12845? ▼
In ZIP code 12845, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12845? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12845 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12845? ▼
In ZIP code 12845, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12845? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12845 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.