ZIP Code 12917

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Burke · Franklin County · New York

Population
1,403

13/sq mi

Median income
$62,750

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$124,100

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.5%

Median age 41

Land area
111.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12917 in Burke, New York has a population of 1,403. The median household income is $62,750, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $124,100, 55% below the US average. 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12917 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 111.3 square miles in Burke, Franklin County, New York. The area is home to 1,403 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 12917 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12917 sits at $62,750 (32% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $26,926. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $124,100 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $853 per month, and 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12917 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 12917 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 12917

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12917.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12917, Burke, 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

1,403

Population

111.3

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12917?

41.0

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$62,750

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$26,926

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

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

What does housing look like?

582

Total Housing Units

465

Occupied Units

117

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$124,100

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$853

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 12917, employing approximately 80 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,927,000.

18

Businesses

80

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 22.2%
Construction 3 16.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 16.7%

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 12917 vs 12920 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12920 Chateaugay, NY 2,842 6.7 mi
12926 Constable, NY 2,208 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12917 in?
ZIP code 12917 (Burke) is located in Franklin County, New York. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12917?
ZIP code 12917 in Burke, NY has a population of 1,403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12917?
The median household income in ZIP 12917 is $62,750, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12917?
The median home value in ZIP 12917 is $124,100, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12917?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12917 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12917?
ZIP code 12917 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 80 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12917?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12917 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12917?
In ZIP code 12917, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% 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 12917?
In ZIP code 12917, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12917?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12917 is 17.7% 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 Burke, 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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