12847 ZIP Code — Long Lake, NY

Hamilton County, New York

ZIP code 12847 is located in Long Lake, New York, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 450.73 square miles and serves a population of 687 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12847

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 $210,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($70,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 12847 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

687

population

450.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Long Lake	Acceptable
Long Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

13436 Raquette Lake (4.2 mi) 12812 Blue Mountain Lake (9.1 mi) 13360 Inlet (16 mi) 12842 Indian Lake (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	687
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	450.73 sq mi
Water area	38.08 sq mi
Latitude	43.9257
Longitude	-74.5549
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	36.2%	36.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	40.2%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

687

Population

People per sq mi

59.2

Median age

$70,000

Median household income

$40,945

Per capita income

$210,600

Median home value

$695

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

15.0%

Unemployment

1,142

Housing units

38.2%

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	86	12.5%
18 and over	601	87.5%
65 and over	220	32.0%
Median age	59.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 5%

Two or more races 2.9%

Black or African American 2.1%

Asian 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	597	82.6%
Hispanic or Latino	36	5%
Other race	36	5%
Two or more races	21	2.9%
Black or African American	15	2.1%
Asian	15	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	36.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	46.0%	40.2%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 30.1%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 10.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	30.1%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	10.6%
Median income	$70,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 18.7%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,600
Median rent / month	$695
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	79.6%
Single-family detached	93.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.3%
1 bedroom	13.5%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	35.9%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	17.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	1.7%
Propane / LP gas	32.6%
Fuel oil	41.1%
Wood	17.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	19	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	26	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	57	24.2%
Households with children under 18	56	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	54.2%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	19.0%
Married	56.1%	62.7%
Separated	2.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.3%	2.3%
Divorced	10.2%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 22.4%

Graduate / professional 15.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	38.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	35.7%
High school	51	45.5%
College / grad school	21	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 19.8%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.0%

Public administration 14.3%

Retail trade 12.8%

Construction 6.2%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	27.1%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	39.2%
Government	34.1%
Self-employed	26.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.2%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 27.9%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 52.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.1%
Retirement income	51.7%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.4%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	17.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	11.6%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	21.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	660	96.1%
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)	627	91.3%
Born in same state	612	89.1%
Born in different state	451	65.6%
Foreign born	15	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	60	8.7%
Not a US citizen	58	96.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	331	48.2%
Italian	163	23.7%
Arab	35	5.1%
English	16	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	1.3%
German	5	0.7%
Irish	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	99.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12847

What city is ZIP code 12847 in?

ZIP code 12847 is primarily assigned to Long Lake, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12847 in?

ZIP code 12847 falls within Hamilton County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12847 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 12847 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12847 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 12847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12847 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 12847 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12847 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 12847 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 12847 in?

ZIP code 12847 observes the EST timezone.