12815 ZIP Code — Brant Lake, NY

Warren County, New York

ZIP code 12815 is located in Brant Lake, New York, within Warren County. It covers approximately 45.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,099 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12815

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $238,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,962. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12815 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,099

population

45.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12815 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12815

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12815. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brant Lake	Acceptable
Brant Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12808 Adirondack (2.6 mi) 12860 Pottersville (5.7 mi) 12874 Silver Bay (7.9 mi) 12817 Chestertown (8.1 mi) 12836 Hague (8.3 mi) 12814 Bolton Landing (8.6 mi) 12870 Schroon Lake (10.2 mi) 12858 Paradox (11.7 mi) 12853 North Creek (12 mi) 12886 Wevertown (12.1 mi) 12824 Diamond Point (12.1 mi) 12819 Clemons (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,099
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	45.84 sq mi
Water area	3.21 sq mi
Latitude	43.7188
Longitude	-73.7048
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	6.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,099

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$65,962

Median household income

$41,952

Per capita income

$238,300

Median home value

$944

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,098

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	151	13.7%
18 and over	948	86.3%
65 and over	344	31.3%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,095	99.3%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.4%
Other race	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	38.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	30.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	25.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	6.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$65,962

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

$300k–$500k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 11.8%

$1M+ 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$238,300
Median rent / month	$944
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	55.0%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	29.4%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.5%
Propane / LP gas	41.5%
Fuel oil	35.0%
Wood	19.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	267	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	66	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	149	27.0%
Female householder, no spouse	70	12.7%
Households with children under 18	80	14.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	238	43.1%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	24.9%
Married	53.4%	60.4%
Separated	0.0%	3.1%
Widowed	6.2%	9.2%
Divorced	6.2%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 13.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	4.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	115	53.0%
High school	17	7.8%
College / grad school	76	35.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Public administration 18.4%

Retail trade 16.9%

Construction 13.8%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Professional & management 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	4.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.4%
Government	27.4%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 26.6%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 76.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	13.9%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	21.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.4%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,084	98.6%
Spanish	13	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,087	98.9%
Born in same state	1,075	97.8%
Born in different state	881	80.2%
Foreign born	12	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.1%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	221	20.1%
French	198	18%
Arab	68	6.2%
English	29	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	24	2.2%
German	22	2%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.2%
Internet access	93.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12815

What city is ZIP code 12815 in?

ZIP code 12815 is primarily assigned to Brant Lake, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12815 in?

ZIP code 12815 falls within Warren County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12815 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 12815 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12815 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 12815 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12815?

ZIP code 12815 has an estimated population of 1,099 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12815?

The median household income in ZIP code 12815 is $65,962, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12815 in?

ZIP code 12815 observes the EST timezone.