12946 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to LAKE PLACID, NY 12946

12946 is a sparsely populated, upscale suburban zip code in Lake Placid, New York. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $55,085/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 12946 is $44,915.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 12946 earn an average of $31,500/year. Women earn only $18,871/year.

3,037 people in 12946 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 12946? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 15.2 minutes.

The median age here is 43. There are 2,724 men and 2,768 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,578 people (out of the 5,492 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,390 homes, and 362 businesses every day. 241 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

12946 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 44 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as San Marino, San Marino!) and -74 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,740 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 5,492
  • White Population: 5,350
  • Black Population: 57
  • Hispanic Population: 58
  • Asian Population: 98
  • Hawaiian Population: 8
  • Indian Population: 23
  • Male Population: 2,724
  • Female Population: 2,768
  • Median Age: 43
  • Median Age of Males: 41
  • Median Age of Females: 46
  • Geography

  • Region: Northeast
  • Division: Middle Atlantic
  • State: New York
  • County: Essex
  • City: Lake Placid
  • Longitude: -74.0
  • Latitude: 44.3
  • Elevation: 1,740 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 518
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 2,841
  • Drive alone: 2,164
  • Carpool: 375
  • Public transit: 38
  • Ride bikes or walk: 241

  • Average commute time: 15.2 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 474
  •    5 - 9: 868
  •    10 - 14: 534
  •    15 - 19: 303
  •    20 - 24: 224
  •    25 - 29: 71
  •    30 - 34: 130
  •    35 - 39: 21
  •    40 - 44: 34
  •    45 - 59: 50
  •    60 - 89: 58
  •    90 plus: 74
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $261,700
  • Average Annual Household Income: $51,102
  • Businesses: 347
  • Employees: 3,431
  • Annual Payroll: $94,096,000
  • Average Family Income: $55,085
  • Median Family Income: $35,063
  • Average Income for Men: $31,500
  • Average Income for Women: $18,871
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 031
  • State FIPS Code: 36

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Schools in 12946 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Lake Placid Elementary School
318 Old Military Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3640
Other Schools
Lake Placid Junior Senior High School
34 School St
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-2474

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 12946 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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