ZIP Code 12927 in Cranberry Lake, NY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Cranberry Lake, New York
City Alias:Cranberry Lk
County:Saint Lawrence County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:29:38 PM
Population:249 [See All]
Area Codes:315 / 680
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:44.2413, -74.8621
Land Area:115.334 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 12927 has 249 residents and 124 households (average 1.98 persons per household). The median age is 60.3 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.6%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:249Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:308Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$64,583Source: Census ACS
Households:124Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.98Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.33Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--192192230228232214196262254276294295308
Decennial Census224------------------249------
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: 60.3

Male Median Age: 60.4

Female Median Age: 59.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male633351094787339141222
Female42963513548111020126210
Total10512986112911161843292618412
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:23397.08%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*31.25%
Asian:00%
American Indian:20.83%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:20.83%
Total:240100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:12851.41%60.4 years
Females:12148.59%59.8 years
Total:249100%60.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:30599.03%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:30.97%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:308100%
Total Native Population:308100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
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


In 2023, the Median household income is $64,583, which is far less than the state median ($84,578), is up $13,802 (27.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,416. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $68,929 for nonfamily households (a difference of $68,929). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $61,667, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $61,667 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 41.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (6.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.4%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$50,781$51,875$55,227$63,542$43,750$41,250$35,625$50,227$49,167$52,500$53,125$60,000$64,583
Median Family Income$65,694$66,346$68,462$69,479$51,500$51,250$50,938$51,364$52,000$43,906$42,708$44,375$0
Median NonFamily Income$37,222$42,500$37,000$28,750$25,357$28,750$28,393$39,167$40,833$69,792$73,750$80,694$68,929
Median Male Income$49,000$49,875$51,750$57,708$0$59,531$61,250$64,375$33,750$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$53,750$56,023$56,364$86,429$0$85,833$88,125$0$44,167$52,813$58,750$71,250$61,667
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:11340.36%
Unemployed:20.71%
Not In Labor Force:16558.93%
Total:280100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:4943.36%
Service:21.77%
Sales and Office:108.85%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1412.39%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3833.63%
Total Civilian Employed Population:113100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($403,000), is down $205,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $118,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,576), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.90% (38.22% with a mortgage, 61.78% free-and-clear) and renters 7.10% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 67.56%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (10.19%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$205,000$226,300$228,600$268,100$0$117,900$107,800$96,700$118,800$119,600$118,300$121,600$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:325.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:975.00%
Total:12100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$686$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6035.50%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):9757.40%
Renter Occupied:127.10%
Total Occupied Housing Units:169100%

Occupied Housing Units:16932.44%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):35267.56%
Total Housing Units:521100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:49394.63%
Multi-Family Units:30.58%
Other Units:254.80%
Total Housing Units:521100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 27.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (39.60%). High school or higher is 98.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (87.90%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 65.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.80%), up 2.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (83.33%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (29.60%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:10.36%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:31.08%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):9634.53%
Some college, no degree:258.99%
Associate's degree:7727.70%
Bachelor's degree:3512.59%
Graduate or professional degree:4114.75%
Total:278100%
High school or higher:27498.56%
Bachelor's degree or higher:7627.34%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:17846.97%
Public Insurance:20153.03%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:379100%
Has Health Insurance:379100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%2.4%11.5%15.2%19.1%16.7%17.0%7.0%4.4%2.9%2.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2583.33%
High school (grades 9-12):516.67%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:30100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):30100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 12927 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $299,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:206Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$60,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$299,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:9Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 12927 is located in Saint Lawrence County, New York, within the Massena-Ogdensburg, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32390) and New York's 21st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 107,796 people, about 0.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 12927. It covers 115.334 sq mi of land and a water area of 13.271 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Massena-Ogdensburg, NYSource: Census
CBSA Number:32390Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:107,796Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:115.334 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:13.271 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:21Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:15114.76 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3618817Source: Census
Place Name:Cranberry Lake CDP; New YorkSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


12928 | | 12926

Schools in ZIP Code 12927


We could not locate which school district 12927 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Clifton-Fine Junior-Senior High School 11 Hall Ave
Star Lake, NY 13690
District: Clifton-Fine Central School DistrictNearby
Clifton-Fine Elementary School 11 Hall Ave
Star Lake, NY 13690
District: Clifton-Fine Central School DistrictNearby
Edwards-Knox Elementary School 2512 County Route 24
Hermon, NY 13652
District: Edwards-Knox Central School DistrictNearby
Edwards-Knox Junior-Senior High School 2512 County Route 24
Hermon, NY 13652
District: Edwards-Knox Central School DistrictNearby
Colton-Pierrepont Central School 4921 State Hwy 56
Colton, NY 13625
District: Colton-Pierrepont Central School DistrictNearby
Little River Community School 1227 County Route 25
Canton, NY 13617
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary's School 2 Powers St
Canton, NY 13617
District: Private SchoolNearby
Anderson Valley School 3868 State Highway 812
Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 12927


St Lawrence University 23 Romoda Drive
Canton, NY 13617
Type: Post Secondary
Suny College At Potsdam 44 Pierrepont Ave
Potsdam, NY 13676-2294
Type: Post Secondary
Suny College Of Technology At Canton 34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617-1098
Type: Post Secondary
Clarkson University 8 Clarkson Ave
Potsdam, NY 13699
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Smiths College Of Arts And Science 7777 State Route 30
Paul Smiths, NY 12970-0265
Type: Post Secondary
North Country Community College 23 Santanoni Avenue
Saranac Lake, NY 12983-0089
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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