12946 ZIP Code — Lake Placid, NY
Essex County, New York
ZIP code 12946 is located in Lake Placid, New York, within Essex County. It covers approximately 137.17 square miles and serves a population of 4,774 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
About ZIP code 12946
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $435,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
The gap between median ($76,023) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,774
population
137.17
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12946 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12946
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lake Placid | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12942 Keene (9.7 mi)
12913 Bloomingdale (11.3 mi)
12987 Upper Jay (12.5 mi)
12997 Wilmington (12.9 mi)
12879 Newcomb (13.2 mi)
12945 Lake Clear (14.3 mi)
12983 Saranac Lake (14.8 mi)
12941 Jay (15.6 mi)
12852 Newcomb (17.6 mi)
12855 North Hudson (17.9 mi)
12912 Au Sable Forks (18.4 mi)
12986 Tupper Lake (18.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,774 |
| Population density | 35 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 137.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.2389 |
| Longitude | -73.9925 |
| 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 | 39.4% | 42.8% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.0% | 32.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 19.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.1% | 5.4% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
4,774
Population
35
People per sq mi
43.8
Median age
$76,023
Median household income
$51,446
Per capita income
$435,800
Median home value
$950
Median monthly rent
69.9%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
3,206
Housing units
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
67
Under 5
73
157
5–9
173
142
10–14
157
140
15–19
154
132
20–24
146
250
25–34
275
290
35–44
320
242
45–54
266
185
55–59
203
239
60–64
263
220
65–74
243
129
75–84
142
79
85+
87
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 955 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 3,819 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 900 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 43.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
0.9%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,481 | 91.4% |
| Two or more races | 177 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 126 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 46 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.4% | 42.8% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.0% | 32.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 19.0% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.1% | 5.4% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
12.4%
$25k–$35k
10.6%
$35k–$50k
5.7%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
7.8%
$100k–$150k
24.0%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
13.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 13.5% |
| Median income | $76,023 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
4.1%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k–$300k
13.8%
$300k–$500k
29.0%
$500k–$1M
22.4%
$1M+
15.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $435,800 |
| Median rent / month | $950 |
| Owner occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter occupied | 30.1% |
| Vacant | 42.6% |
| Single-family detached | 64.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.05 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 7.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.2% |
| Electricity | 76.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.3% |
| Fuel oil | 11.0% |
| Wood | 6.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 678 | 30.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 296 | 13.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 546 | 24.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 705 | 31.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 628 | 28.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 634 | 28.5% |
| Average household size | 2.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.3% | 33.1% |
| Married | 41.0% | 32.9% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 23.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
24.7%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
24.8%
Graduate / professional
17.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 97 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 1.0% |
| Elementary school | 516 | 47.6% |
| High school | 245 | 22.6% |
| College / grad school | 216 | 19.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
24.5%
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Finance & real estate
10.1%
Professional & management
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Construction
6.4%
Retail trade
6.1%
Public administration
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Other services
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 24.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 4.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.5% |
| Government | 16.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.8% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 11.3% |
| Work from home | 13.3% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
7.2%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
4.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.5% |
| Retirement income | 28.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 191 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 22.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.7% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,634 | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 178 | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 76 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 94 | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,298 | 90.0% |
| Born in same state | 4,275 | 89.5% |
| Born in different state | 3,520 | 73.7% |
| Foreign born | 23 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 476 | 10.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 192 | 40.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 907 | 19% |
| French | 810 | 17% |
| Arab | 174 | 3.6% |
| Polish | 66 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 55 | 1.2% |
| German | 49 | 1% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.6% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12946
What city is ZIP code 12946 in?
ZIP code 12946 is primarily assigned to Lake Placid, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12946 in?
ZIP code 12946 falls within Essex County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12946?
The median home value in ZIP code 12946 is $435,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 12946?
ZIP code 12946 has an estimated population of 4,774 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12946?
The median household income in ZIP code 12946 is $76,023, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12946 in?
ZIP code 12946 observes the EST timezone.