ZIP Code 12946
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Lake Placid · Essex County · New York
- Population
- 5,492
- Median income
- $77,548
- Median home value
- $467,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.6%
- Land area
- 334.9 sq mi
16/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▲ 68% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.2
New York
ZIP code 12946 in Lake Placid, New York has a population of 5,492. The median household income is $77,548, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $467,000, 68% above the US average. 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12946 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 334.9 square miles in Lake Placid, Essex County, New York. The area is home to 5,492 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 12946 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12946 sits at $77,548 (16% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $57,268. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $467,000 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,131 per month, and 64.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12946 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 14 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Essex County, so you can benchmark 12946 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 12946
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12946.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 30
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 29
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12946, Lake Placid, 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
5,492
Population
334.9
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12946?
45.2
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
6.9%
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?
$77,548
Median Household Income
-16% vs state
$57,268
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
13.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,049
Total Housing Units
2,589
Occupied Units
1,460
Vacant Units
1.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$467,000
Median Home Value
+23% vs state
$1,131
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+17.8%
YoY Change (2022)
320
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+220%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12946 have increased 17.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +19.4% | 242 |
| 2019 | -6.0% | 228 |
| 2020 | +6.9% | 243 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 271 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 320 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 341 business establishments in ZIP 12946, employing approximately 3,133 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,498,000.
341
Businesses
3,133
Employees
$143.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 78 | 22.9% |
| Retail trade | 66 | 19.4% |
| Construction | 35 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 5.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 7 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.9% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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