ZIP Code 12983 Demographics & Data

About Saranac Lake, NY (ZIP Code 12983)

New York

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 12983

The 12983 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Saranac Lake, NY (Franklin County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 7,463. It is estimated that 23.7% of residents in the 12983 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 42.7 years. Approximately 37.0% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $32,443. Median househould income is at $53,739, with an estimated 9% of the population living below the poverty line.

Population in 12983

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 12983 is 7,463.

Saranac Lake, NY

The 12983 ZIP Code is associated with Saranac Lake, NY in Franklin County.

Area Codes associated with 12983

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 12983 include 518.

Sunrise / Sunset in 12983

Sunrise: 7:30 am
Sunset: 4:37 pm
Sunrise in 12983 7:30 am
Sunrise in 12983 4:37 pm

Weather forecast for 12983

This Afternoon's forecast for 12983: Snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Current air quality in 12983

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 12983 Fair

Internet in 12983

In ZIP Code 12983, about 87.2% of households have a computer, while 82.3% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 12983

The gender split in ZIP Code 12983 is an estimated 47.1% female and approximately 52.9% male.

Health Insurance in 12983

Approximately 5.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 12983 (Saranac Lake, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 12983

In ZIP Code 12983, 93.4% of the population graduated high school, while 37.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.0% in this Franklin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 12983

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 20.0%
Some college, no degree 19.1%
Associate's degree 17.2%
Bachelor's degree 16.7%
Graduate or professional degree 20.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 12983

Residents of ZIP Code 12983 are older than average. The median age of 42.7 years in ZIP Code 12983 is approximately 12.07% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.8% of the population in 12983 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 12983 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 12983

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.9%
5 to 9 years 8.1%
10 to 14 years 5.3%
15 to 19 years 6.4%
20 to 24 years 4.4%
25 to 34 years 12.5%
35 to 44 years 11.4%
45 to 54 years 12.8%
55 to 59 years 7.5%
60 to 64 years 7.6%
65 to 74 years 12.2%
75 to 84 years 5.6%
85 years and over 1.3%

Income in ZIP Code 12983

The median household income in ZIP Code 12983 is $53,739, while the region's mean household income is $70,840. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,443. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12983 of $32,443 is approximately 17.5% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 8.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 10.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.4% of the population in 12983 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.3% of 12983 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 12983

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.1%
$200,000 or more per year 3.3%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 12983

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12983, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 3.0% of 12983 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12983 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.9%), followed by Black or African American (4.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 12983

Industry Percent
White 93.9%
Black or African American 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 12983

In ZIP Code 12983, 97.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Franklin County region.

Language Spoken in 12983

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.8%
Spanish 0.5%
Other Indo-European languages 1.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 12983

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12983, an estimated 48.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 11.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Franklin County region.

Age of Housing in 12983

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 48.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 12983 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 12983

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 12983 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12983 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12983 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 12983

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 12983

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 12983 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12983 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.37 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 6.07% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 33.69% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes electricity rates in 12983 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 12983

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 12983 11.74¢/kWh 5.99¢/kWh 4.79¢/kWh
New York 24.98¢/kWh 19.1¢/kWh 9.46¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 12983

Month ZIP Code 12983 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.06 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.08 3 6.31
Mar 4.93 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.39 5.13 7.3
May 5.48 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.13 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.64 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.42 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.12 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.45 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.57 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.22 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes solar power levels in 12983 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 12983

In 12983, 61.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.7 minutes. Approximately 37.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12983 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.4% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 12983 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 12983

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 2.9%
Manufacturing 1.3%
Wholesale trade 0.4%
Retail trade 12.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.9%
Information 3.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 37.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.3%
Other services, except public administration 5.3%
Public administration 7.5%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 12983 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 12983, credit card have received the most complaints in 12983 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Franklin County region was getting a credit card.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 12983

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit card 2
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 12983

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Getting a credit card 2
Fraud or scam 1
Incorrect information on your report 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 12983. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.