ZIP Code 12946, New York
ZIP Code 12946 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 12946 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Essex County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,872. The land area covers 137.17 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,872 | ±212 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs | ±7.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,589 | ±204 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,049 | ±214 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,589 | ±204 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,460 | ±233 |
| Median Home Value | $467,000 | ±$60,372 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,131 | ±$88 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,548 | ±$10,428 |
| Per Capita Income | $57,268 | ±$11,669 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | ±4.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 453 | ±202 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,873 | ±293 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.7% | ±3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 36,744 (2024)
ID: 109463
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
PO BOX 217, ELIZABETHTOWN NY 12932-0217
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SARANAC LAKE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | KEENE VALLEY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LAKE PLACID, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | LAKE PLACID, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SARANAC LAKE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SARANAC LAKE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | SARANAC LAKE, NY | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-17 | WILMINGTON, NY | |
| 9 Nearby | 12-17 | LAKE PLACID, NY | |
| 7 Nearby | 9-14 | LAKE PLACID, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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North Country Community College
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College | 8.6 mi away | 23 Santanoni Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983-0089 |
5188912915
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LAKE PLACID PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 2471 MAIN STREET, LAKE PLACID, NY, 12946 |
(518) 523-3200
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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
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College | 18.7 mi away | 7777 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, 12970-0265 |
5183276000
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SARANAC LAKE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 109 MAIN STREET, SARANAC LAKE, NY, 12983 |
(518) 891-4190
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KEENE VALLEY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 1796 MAIN STREET, KEENE VALLEY, NY, 12943 |
(518) 576-4335
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KEENE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 10928 NYS ROUTE 9N, KEENE, NY, 12942 |
(518) 576-2200
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WELLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 12230 NYS RTE 9N, UPPER JAY, NY, 12987 |
(518) 946-2644
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WILMINGTON E.M. COOPER MEMORIAL P L
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 5751 ROUTE 86, WILMINGTON, NY, 12997 |
(518) 946-7701
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TUPPER LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 41 LAKE STREET, TUPPER LAKE, NY, 12986 |
(519) 359-9421
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ELIZABETHTOWN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 22.7 mi away | 8256 RIVER STREET, ELIZABETHTOWN, NY, 12932 |
(518) 873-2670
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LAKE PLACID 2 S, NY US, located 7.4 miles from ZCTA5 12946. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3° | 6.5° | 14.9° | 3.10" | 21.0" |
| February | 27.3° | 8.1° | 17.7° | 2.29" | 21.0" |
| March | 35.9° | 16.1° | 26.0° | 2.89" | 18.9" |
| April | 49.2° | 28.5° | 38.9° | 3.39" | 7.8" |
| May | 62.3° | 39.9° | 51.1° | 3.93" | 0.5" |
| June | 70.4° | 49.3° | 59.8° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| July | 74.2° | 54.1° | 64.1° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| August | 72.5° | 52.4° | 62.5° | 3.96" | 0.0" |
| September | 66.1° | 45.3° | 55.7° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 52.3° | 35.2° | 43.8° | 4.23" | 2.6" |
| November | 39.5° | 24.9° | 32.2° | 3.40" | 9.6" |
| December | 28.5° | 13.6° | 21.0° | 3.50" | 22.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Saranac Lake village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
| Wilmington CDP | CDP | 16.8 mi | — |
| Paul Smiths CDP | CDP | 18.7 mi | — |
| Tupper Lake village | Village | 20.7 mi | — |
| Elizabethtown CDP | CDP | 22.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 12946. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.