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Saint Lawrence County
Cranberry Lake, NY
12927
12927 ZIP Code — Cranberry Lake, NY
Saint Lawrence County, New York
ZIP code 12927 is located in
Cranberry Lake ,
New York ,
within Saint Lawrence County .
It covers approximately 115.33 square miles and serves a population of
295 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 315 .
About ZIP code 12927
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 $121,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $60,000. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 70% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 12927 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
295
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
089
Geography
Land area
115.33 sq mi
Water area
13.27 sq mi
Latitude
44.2413
Longitude
-74.8621
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
315
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
47.8%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
30.8%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
15.0%
18.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.1%
3.2%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$60,000
Median household income
$121,600
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 11 3.7% 18 and over 284 96.3% 65 and over 104 35.3% Median age 60.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 292 98% Hispanic or Latino 3 1% Two or more races 3 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
47.8%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
30.8%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
15.0%
18.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.1%
3.2%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $15k–$25k 24.1% $25k–$35k 12.0% $35k–$50k 8.9% $50k–$75k 9.5% $75k–$100k 17.1% $100k–$150k 18.4% $150k–$200k 6.3% $200k+ 1.9% Median income $60,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $121,600 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 93.7% Renter occupied 6.3% Vacant 70.6% Single-family detached 92.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.6% Median rooms 4.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.78
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 7.2% 1990–1999 6.3% 1980–1989 17.5% 1970–1979 15.4% 1960–1969 12.3% 1950–1959 11.9% 1940–1949 9.9% 1939 or earlier 18.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.7% 1 bedroom 14.9% 2 bedrooms 44.4% 3 bedrooms 28.1% 4 bedrooms 8.4% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.5% 1 vehicle 22.8% 2 vehicles 62.7% 3 or more 12.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.3% Electricity 8.9% Propane / LP gas 36.1% Fuel oil 10.8% Wood 41.8% No fuel used 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 101 63.9% Cohabiting couple 12 7.6% Male householder, no spouse 25 15.8% Female householder, no spouse 20 12.7% Households with children under 18 11 7.0% Households with seniors (65+) 74 46.8% Average household size 1.84
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 10.4% 6.6% Married 70.1% 75.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.9% 5.1% Divorced 15.6% 13.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
8.7%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.0% Bachelor's or higher 24.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 4 22.2% High school 14 77.8% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
47.4%
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Professional & management
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.0% Service 1.8% Sales & office 9.6% Natural resources & construction 12.3% Production & transportation 33.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.2% Government 18.4% Self-employed 18.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 46.9% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 32.7% Work from home 20.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 69.6% Retirement income 38.6% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 4.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 42.1% High cholesterol 40.1% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 10.1% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 32.4% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 10.8% Cancer 9.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.0% Binge drinking 15.4% No physical activity 30.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.1% Depression 22.2% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.6% Visited dentist 63.3% Cholesterol screening 91.8% Teeth loss 19.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 42 14.8%
Disability % Any disability 26.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 26.1% 65 and over 28.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.0% Public insurance 65.4% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 295 100.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 295 100.0% Born in same state 295 100.0% Born in different state 214 72.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 50 16.9% Norwegian 37 12.5% Italian 34 11.5% German 32 10.8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 9 3.1% Irish 2 0.7% English 2 0.7% Polish 2 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 53.6% Internet access 94.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12927
What city is ZIP code 12927 in?
ZIP code 12927 is primarily assigned to Cranberry Lake, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12927 in?
ZIP code 12927 falls within Saint Lawrence County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12927 have a large retiree population?
70% of households in ZIP code 12927 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 12927 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 12927 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 12927 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 12927 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 12927 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 12927 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 12927 in?
ZIP code 12927 observes the EST timezone.
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