Burke, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12917
Franklin County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,403
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $124,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burke pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12917 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12917 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burke, Franklin County, New York, home to just 1,403 residents across 111.3 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12917 reports a modest median household income of $62,750 (32% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,926. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,100 (67% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $853; owner occupancy is 86.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 12917 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 12917
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burke, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12917.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 12917, Burke, 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
1,403
Population
111.3
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12917?
41.0
Median Age
43.2%
Male
56.8%
Female
0.2%
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?
$62,750
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$26,926
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12917 ranks among New York ZIPs
Burke, 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)
$62,750 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
582housing units
582
Total Housing Units
465
Occupied Units
117
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,100
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$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 12917 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12920
Chateaugay (12920)
2,842 residents
- 12926
Constable (12926)
2,208 residents
- 12917
Burke (12917)
1,403 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12917 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12917 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12920
Chateaugay (12920)
$79,773 median income
- 12917
Burke (12917)
$62,750 median income
- 12926
Constable (12926)
$56,424 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12917 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12917, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,403 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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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