12976 ZIP Code, Rainbow Lake, NY
12976 is a ZIP code in Rainbow Lake, New York in Franklin County. It covers 28 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 12939, 12970 and 12989. 137 people live here in 87 households, fewer than in most New York ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (81%). Median household income is $61,406, below the New York median of $85,974; the median age is 64.2, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rainbow Lake, NY
- County: Franklin County
- Land area: 28 sq mi
- Population: 137
- Median household income: $61,406
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 137 |
| Households | 87 |
| Median household income | $61,406 |
| Income per person | $43,936 |
| Median age | 64.2 |
| Homeowners | 80.5% |
| Median home value | $231,300 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 4.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 2.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Broadband internet | 81.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.2% |
| $10–15K | 3.4% |
| $15–25K | 9.2% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 19.5% |
| $50–75K | 21.8% |
| $75–100K | 10.3% |
| $100–150K | 11.5% |
| $150–200K | 11.5% |
| $200K+ | 3.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.2% |
| 10–19 | 2.9% |
| 20–24 | 10.9% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 0.7% |
| 45–54 | 9.5% |
| 55–64 | 27.7% |
| 65–74 | 15.3% |
| 75+ | 30.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 5.2% |
| Owned outright | 27.7% |
| Rented | 8.0% |
| Vacant | 59.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 100.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 12976
6 business establishments with 15 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 12976 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 12939 (6 mi)
- 12970 — Paul Smiths CDP, NY (6.6 mi)
- 12989 (8.7 mi)
- 12983 — Saranac Lake village, NY (11.6 mi)
- 12913 (12.3 mi)
- 12945 (13.5 mi)
- 12980 — St. Regis Falls CDP, NY (15.1 mi)
- 12969 (15.7 mi)
Areas that include 12976
- Rainbow Lake, NY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Franklin County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- New York ZIP code data
Mail every home in 12976
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 12976, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 12976 in?
- 12976 is a Rainbow Lake, NY mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 12976 in?
- 12976 is in Franklin County.
- What is the population of 12976?
- About 137 people (±53), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 215.
- What is the median household income in 12976?
- $61,406 (±$23,407), compared with $85,974 for New York as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 12976?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 12976 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 12976?
- The closest, measured center to center: 12939 (6 mi), 12970 (6.6 mi, Paul Smiths), 12989 (8.7 mi), 12983 (11.6 mi, Saranac Lake), 12913 (12.3 mi) and 12945 (13.5 mi).
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