Long Lake, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12847
Hamilton County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 605
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,962
- Median income Near-median income area
- $276,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 47.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Long Lake pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12847 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12847 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Long Lake, Hamilton County, New York, home to just 605 residents across 1210.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12847 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,962 (23% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,669. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $276,000 (27% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $817; owner occupancy is 84.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the New York and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 12847.
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 12847
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Long Lake, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12847.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12847, Long Lake, 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
605
Population
1210.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12847?
54.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
3.2%
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?
$70,962
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$46,669
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12847 ranks among New York ZIPs
Long Lake, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,962 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,198housing units
1,198
Total Housing Units
368
Occupied Units
830
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,000
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$817
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 12847, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,270,000.
32
Businesses
130
Employees
$5.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 31.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 12.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12847, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12847 in?
ZIP code 12847 (Long 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 12847?
ZIP code 12847 in Long Lake, NY has a population of 605 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12847?
The median household income in ZIP 12847 is $70,962, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12847?
The median home value in ZIP 12847 is $276,000, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12847?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12847 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12847?
ZIP code 12847 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12847?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12847 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Retail trade (6), Construction (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12847?
In ZIP code 12847, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.5% 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 12847?
In ZIP code 12847, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12847?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12847 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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