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Hamilton County
Lake Pleasant, NY
12108
12108 ZIP Code — Lake Pleasant, NY
Hamilton County, New York
ZIP code 12108 is located in
Lake Pleasant ,
New York ,
within Hamilton County .
It covers approximately 73.10 square miles and serves a population of
408 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 518/838 .
About ZIP code 12108
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $229,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $74,688. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 12108 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
408
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
73.10 sq mi
Water area
4.13 sq mi
Latitude
43.5636
Longitude
-74.4158
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
518/838
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.6%
36.0%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
54.4%
40.2%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
13.9%
21.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$74,688
Median household income
$229,200
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 34 8.3% 18 and over 374 91.7% 65 and over 108 26.5% Median age 49.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.9%
Group Count % White 342 79.9% Two or more races 45 10.5% Black or African American 21 4.9% Hispanic or Latino 20 4.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.6%
36.0%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
54.4%
40.2%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
13.9%
21.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
11.5%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 25.0% $15k–$25k 1.6% $25k–$35k 9.4% $35k–$50k 4.7% $50k–$75k 10.2% $75k–$100k 27.3% $100k–$150k 13.3% $150k–$200k 8.6% Median income $74,688
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $229,200 Median rent / month $958 Owner occupied 68.8% Renter occupied 31.3% Vacant 81.7% Single-family detached 83.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.6% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 3.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.9% 2000–2009 10.0% 1990–1999 17.4% 1980–1989 10.6% 1970–1979 13.0% 1960–1969 16.3% 1950–1959 10.3% 1940–1949 4.3% 1939 or earlier 15.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.9% 1 bedroom 5.3% 2 bedrooms 40.9% 3 bedrooms 31.6% 4 bedrooms 19.4% 5+ bedrooms 1.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 47.7% 2 vehicles 40.6% 3 or more 11.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.5% Electricity 14.1% Propane / LP gas 32.8% Fuel oil 10.2% Wood 32.0% Solar 2.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 83 64.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 14 10.9% Female householder, no spouse 31 24.2% Households with children under 18 18 14.1% Households with seniors (65+) 48 37.5% Average household size 3.05
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.7% 38.3% Married 43.5% 39.9% Separated 0.0% 11.9% Widowed 22.0% 4.1% Divorced 6.8% 5.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
29.4%
Some college, no degree
11.6%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 65.6% Bachelor's or higher 18.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 4 7.5% Elementary school 10 18.9% High school 7 13.2% College / grad school 32 60.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
16.9%
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Professional & management
15.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Public administration
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.0% Service 24.4% Sales & office 39.5% Natural resources & construction 15.1% Production & transportation 7.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.4% Government 26.2% Self-employed 10.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.7% Carpool 2.3% Public transit 6.4% Walk 1.7% Work from home 5.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 13.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.6% Retirement income 30.5% Supplemental Security 7.8% Cash public assistance 5.5% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.1% High blood pressure 36.6% High cholesterol 37.5% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 30.3% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 8.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.8% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 27.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.1% Depression 21.6% Fair or poor health 16.1% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 13.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 63.0% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 17.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 52 13.9%
Disability % Any disability 28.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 25.1% 65 and over 44.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.9% Public insurance 59.9% No insurance 8.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 398 97.5% Spanish 4 1.0% Other Indo-European 4 1.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 406 99.5% Born in same state 403 98.8% Born in different state 257 63.0% Foreign born 3 0.7% Naturalized citizen 2 0.5% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 98 24% French 64 15.7% Arab 52 12.7%
Ancestry Count % English 24 5.9% German 3 0.7% Polish 2 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.4% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12108
What city is ZIP code 12108 in?
ZIP code 12108 is primarily assigned to Lake Pleasant, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12108 in?
ZIP code 12108 falls within Hamilton County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12108 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 12108 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 12108 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 12108 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 12108 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 12108 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 12108?
ZIP code 12108 has an estimated population of 408 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 12108 in?
ZIP code 12108 observes the EST timezone.
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