12917 ZIP Code — Burke, NY

Franklin County, New York

ZIP code 12917 is located in Burke, New York, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 45.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12917

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 $115,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,185.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12917 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,232

population

45.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burke	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12920 Chateaugay (5.9 mi) 12926 Constable (8.3 mi) 12923 Churubusco (12.2 mi) 12953 Malone (13 mi) 12955 Lyon Mountain (13.3 mi) 12966 North Bangor (14.6 mi) 12969 Owls Head (14.7 mi) 12934 Ellenburg Center (14.8 mi) 12937 Fort Covington (15.9 mi) 12952 Lyon Mountain (17.4 mi) 12916 Brushton (17.7 mi) 12935 Ellenburg Depot (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,232
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	45.07 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.9201
Longitude	-74.1673
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	46.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	46.5%	32.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,232

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$68,185

Median household income

$27,467

Per capita income

$115,800

Median home value

$828

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

472

Housing units

12.3%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	337	27.4%
18 and over	895	72.6%
65 and over	165	13.4%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,115	88.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	65	5.2%
Two or more races	43	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.9%
Black or African American	8	0.6%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.6%	46.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	46.5%	32.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 25.5%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	25.5%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$68,185

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,800
Median rent / month	$828
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	32.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	4.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.0%
Fuel oil	52.5%
Wood	24.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	256	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	34	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	51	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	114	25.1%
Households with children under 18	173	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	117	25.7%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	25.6%
Married	57.8%	56.4%
Separated	0.9%	1.3%
Widowed	0.9%	7.6%
Divorced	9.0%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 18.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	5.5%
Kindergarten	15	4.6%
Elementary school	171	52.1%
High school	90	27.4%
College / grad school	34	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Public administration 17.7%

Construction 12.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Professional & management 2.4%

Retail trade 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	26.0%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.8%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 35.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.6%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,173	95.2%
Spanish	121	10.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	113	9.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,220	99.0%
Born in same state	1,218	98.9%
Born in different state	930	75.5%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.0%
Not a US citizen	10	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	133	10.8%
Arab	105	8.5%
Italian	82	6.7%
German	19	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	0.4%
English	2	0.2%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12917

What city is ZIP code 12917 in?

ZIP code 12917 is primarily assigned to Burke, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12917 in?

ZIP code 12917 falls within Franklin County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12917?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 12917 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 12917 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12917?

16% of residents in ZIP code 12917 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12917?

The median home value in ZIP code 12917 is $115,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 12917 in?

ZIP code 12917 observes the EST timezone.