ZIP Code 12847

ZIP code 12847 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1210.0 square miles in Long Lake, Hamilton County, New York. The area is home to 605 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 12847 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12847 sits at $70,962 (23% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $46,669. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $276,000 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $817 per month, and 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12847 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 12847 sits relative to New York and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →