Tupper Lake, NY ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
12986	Standard	5,363	100.00%	Conifer,Massawepie

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Population & Demographics

Tupper Lake, NY has 5,304 residents, with an average household size of 2.0. The gender split is 43.6% male and 56.4% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.3%) and 35-39 (10.1%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 1.4%. Those born outside the United States make up 2.1% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	5,363
Total Households:	2,432
Total Housing Units:	3,752
Average Household Size:	2.11
Average Family Size:	3.16

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	3,282
Total Households:	1,528
Total Housing Units:	1,831
Average Household Size:	2.09
Average Family Size:	3.50

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	6,100	6,117	6,120	6,176	6,181	6,157	6,099	6,071	5,941	5,928	5,325	5,356	5,304
Decennial Census	6,120	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	5,363	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 46.4

Male Median Age: 45.3

Female Median Age: 47.8

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	112	151	161	131	127	174	165	160	144	152	199	199	220	225	153	93	57	56
Female	143	136	145	148	119	154	148	140	137	132	170	236	239	197	159	104	82	95
Total	255	287	306	279	246	328	313	300	281	284	369	435	459	422	312	197	139	151

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	5,034	95.83%
Black:	71	1.35%
Hispanic:*	72	1.37%
Asian:	12	0.23%
American Indian:	38	0.72%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	26	0.49%
Total:	5,253	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	2,679	49.95%	45.3 years
Females:	2,684	50.05%	47.8 years
Total:	5,363	100%	46.4 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	1,621	49.39%	41.4 years
Females:	1,661	50.61%	43.8 years
Total:	3,282	100%	42.2 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	5,127	96.66%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	49	0.92%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	111	2.09%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	17	2.41%
Total Population:	5,304	100%
Total Native Population:	5,176	97.59%
Total Foreign-born Population:	128	2.41%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Tupper Lake, NY have an average household income of $60,717 (much lower than the State by 28.2%, and much lower than the Nation by 22.7%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($85,438 vs $35,147). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about the same as the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$48,856	$49,252	$55,221	$52,449	$50,958	$53,236	$54,861	$56,402	$56,650	$56,672	$57,578	$60,333	$60,717
Median Family Income	$66,681	$63,036	$62,656	$62,026	$61,136	$65,423	$67,225	$74,949	$84,087	$83,966	$85,052	$93,478	$85,438
Median NonFamily Income	$31,425	$33,048	$41,379	$33,676	$31,402	$32,332	$35,329	$34,135	$30,372	$34,224	$37,321	$36,000	$35,147
Median Male Income	$45,164	$46,185	$47,660	$43,980	$43,630	$43,884	$44,583	$48,668	$51,923	$47,963	$47,941	$49,898	$51,813
Median Female Income	$44,902	$42,763	$46,179	$42,983	$42,396	$42,823	$44,154	$45,897	$47,616	$52,944	$54,500	$60,754	$60,278

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	2,136	48.41%
Unemployed:	74	1.68%
Not In Labor Force:	2,202	49.91%
Total:	4,412	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	513	24.02%
Service:	480	22.47%
Sales and Office:	623	29.17%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	294	13.76%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	226	10.58%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,136	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Tupper Lake, NY, the median home value is $132,400 - much lower than the State by 67.1%, and up $24,900 (23.2%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $683 per month - much lower than the State by 56.7%, and up $40 (6.2%) since 2020. Most renters in Tupper Lake pay under $1,000 (84.6%). About 84.6% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.2% (53.0% have a mortgage) and renters make up 35.8% - owners are about the same as the Nation as the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$116,100	$116,300	$119,600	$125,700	$125,900	$122,600	$121,800	$119,800	$115,500	$107,500	$113,600	$128,200	$132,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	227	32.90%
$500 to $999:	276	40.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:	100	14.49%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	2	0.29%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	85	12.32%
Total:	690	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$612	$583	$595	$627	$611	$621	$652	$632	$532	$643	$639	$650	$683

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	767	33.16%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	856	37.01%
Renter Occupied:	690	29.83%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,313	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,313	63.95%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,304	36.05%
Total Housing Units:	3,617	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

18.5% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (39.6%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 88.2%, which is about the same as the state rate (87.9%). The share of people in poverty is 8.4%, which is slightly below the state rate (9.8%) and about the same as the national rate (8.7%), up 5.1 percentage points since 2011 and up 4.5 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	78	1.95%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	297	7.42%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,305	32.61%
Some college, no degree:	749	18.72%
Associate's degree:	668	16.69%
Bachelor's degree:	551	13.77%
Graduate or professional degree:	354	8.85%
Total:	4,002	100%
High school graduate or higher:	3,627	90.63%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	905	22.61%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	3,953	61.53%
Public Insurance:	2,409	37.49%
No Insurance:	63	0.98%
Total:	6,425	100%
Has Health Insurance:	6,362	99.02%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	3.3%	6.6%	7.6%	9.6%	8.0%	8.7%	6.4%	5.4%	3.9%	8.2%	7.1%	7.5%	8.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	47	4.76%
Kindergarten:	30	3.04%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	545	55.16%
High school (grades 9-12):	250	25.30%
College or graduate school:	116	11.74%
Total:	988	100%
Early Childhood:	77	7.79%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	825	83.50%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	12986 (Standard)
County:	Franklin County, NY
Area Codes:	518,838
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	3,282 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	None [Learn More]
Coordinates:	44.2255, -74.4817
Land Area:	286.55 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ny-tupper-lake.asp

Management, business, science, and arts:	174	13.78%
Service:	360	28.50%
Sales and Office:	343	27.16%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	214	16.94%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	172	13.62%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,263	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	516	34.01%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	458	30.19%
Renter Occupied:	543	35.79%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,517	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,517	76.42%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	468	23.58%
Total Housing Units:	1,985	100%

Less than 9th grade:	36	1.51%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	246	10.28%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	859	35.91%
Some college, no degree:	384	16.05%
Associate's degree:	424	17.73%
Bachelor's degree:	289	12.08%
Graduate or professional degree:	154	6.44%
Total:	2,392	100%
High school graduate or higher:	2,110	88.21%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	443	18.52%

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Tupper Lake, NY

12986 is the only ZIP Code for Tupper Lake, NY

Tupper Lake, NY has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Tupper Lake, NY

Sources & References

White:	3,116	96.32%
Black:	31	0.96%
Hispanic:*	41	1.27%
Asian:	4	0.12%
American Indian:	26	0.80%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	17	0.53%
Total:	3,235	100%

Native, born in the United States:	3,004	97.79%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	4	0.13%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	53	1.73%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	11	2.08%
Total Population:	3,072	100%
Total Native Population:	3,008	97.92%
Total Foreign-born Population:	64	2.08%

Employed:	1,263	48.75%
Unemployed:	74	2.86%
Not In Labor Force:	1,254	48.40%
Total:	2,591	100%

Less than $500:	225	41.44%
$500 to $999:	188	34.62%
$1,000 to $1,499:	75	13.81%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	55	10.13%
Total:	543	100%

Private Insurance:	2,245	58.45%
Public Insurance:	1,541	40.12%
No Insurance:	55	1.43%
Total:	3,841	100%
Has Health Insurance:	3,786	98.57%

Nursery School, Preschool:	41	7.58%
Kindergarten:	14	2.59%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	280	51.76%
High school (grades 9-12):	123	22.74%
College or graduate school:	83	15.34%
Total:	541	100%
Early Childhood:	55	10.17%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	417	77.08%

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,730Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	156Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,198Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,280Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	215Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	136Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$9,800,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$40,765,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	885Source: CBP

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CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
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Land Area:	286.547 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	27.981 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	21Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	75671Source: Census
Place Name:	Tupper Lake village; New YorkSource: Census