Welcome to SARANAC LAKE, NY 12983
12983 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Saranac Lake, New York. The population is primarily white, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. At $161,600 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Malone area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The average family income here is $53,709/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 12983 is $44,085.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 12983 earn an average of $29,428/year. Women earn only $21,505/year.
3,582 people in 12983 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
The median age here is 42. There are 3,735 men and 3,759 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 44.
To give you a sense of the community, 3,853 people (out of the 7,494 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 3,489 homes, and 345 businesses every day. 280 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
12983 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 44 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Principality of Monaco!) and -74 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,568 feet above sea levell.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Saranac Lake, NY
Average Home Value in 12983: $161,600
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
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- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
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- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
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Demographics
- Total Population: 7,494
- White Population: 7,283
- Black Population: 128
- Hispanic Population: 114
- Asian Population: 80
- Hawaiian Population: 3
- Indian Population: 100
- Male Population: 3,735
- Female Population: 3,759
- Median Age: 42
- Median Age of Males: 40
- Median Age of Females: 44
Geography
- Region: Northeast
- Division: Middle Atlantic
- State: New York
- CBSA Type: Micropolitan
- CBSA Name: Malone NY
- County: Franklin
- City: Saranac Lake
- Longitude: -74.1
- Latitude: 44.3
- Elevation: 1,569 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 518
Marital Status
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 3,496
- Drive alone: 2,825
- Carpool: 326
- Public transit: 51
- Ride bikes or walk: 280
- Average commute time: 15.0 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 534
- 5 - 9: 839
- 10 - 14: 671
- 15 - 19: 581
- 20 - 24: 349
- 25 - 29: 92
- 30 - 34: 159
- 35 - 39: 36
- 40 - 44: 14
- 45 - 59: 90
- 60 - 89: 98
- 90 plus: 33
The Economics
- Average House Value: $161,600
- Average Annual Household Income: $44,455
- Businesses: 274
- Employees: 2,755
- Annual Payroll: $101,835,000
- Average Family Income: $53,709
- Median Family Income: $32,529
- Average Income for Men: $29,428
- Average Income for Women: $21,505
The Politics
- Congressional District: 20, 23
- Congressional District Land Area: 7017.0, 13234.0
- Sr Senator: Charles E. Schumer (D)
- Jr Senator: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D)
- US House Representative: Paul Tonko (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 033
- State FIPS Code: 36
Schools in 12983 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Bloomingdale School
- 79 Canaras Ave
- Saranac Lake, NY 12983
- (518) 891-3198
- Lake Clear School
- 79 Canaras Ave
- Saranac Lake, NY 12983
- (518) 891-2778
- Lake Colby School
- 79 Canaras Ave
- Saranac Lake, NY 12983
- (518) 891-3350
- Petrova Elementary School
- 79 Canaras Ave
- Saranac Lake, NY 12983
- (518) 891-4221
- Middle Schools
- Saranac Lake Middle School
- 79 Canaras Ave
- Saranac Lake, NY 12983
- (518) 891-4221
- High Schools
- Saranac Lake Senior High School
- 79 Canaras Ave
- Saranac Lake, NY 12983
- (518) 891-4450
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 12983 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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