PlainZIP

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
$62,750
Median income
$124,100
Median home value
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $26,926. Local economic indicators show a 17.7% poverty rate alongside 2.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $124,100 (67% below the state average), median rent at $853 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 12917 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 12917

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burke, NY

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 12917 ranks nationally

Burke, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,750 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 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 12917 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 12917 ranks #3 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 12917 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 12917 ranks #2 of 3 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
12920 Chateaugay, NY 2,842 6.7 mi
12926 Constable, NY 2,208 7.4 mi

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Pop: 6,120
13655 standard
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Pop: 3,512
12966 standard
North Bangor, NY
Pop: 2,915
12920 standard
Chateaugay, NY
Pop: 2,842

Related Areas

Franklin County Burke, NY New York

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.

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