| City: | Cranberry Lake, New York |
| City Alias: | Cranberry Lk |
| County: | Saint Lawrence County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:48:52 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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Cranberry Lake sits in the remote western Adirondacks, 106.7 square miles of forest, water, and scattered camps surrounding one of the largest lakes in the Adirondack Park. The year-round population is just 249 people living in 124 households, but the post office tells a different story. With 180 PO Boxes, mail service extends 45% beyond local households, serving seasonal residents and camps spread across the vast territory.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery doesn't exist here. Mail arrives via two rural routes serving limited locations, but most residents rely on PO Boxes at the post office on State Highway 3. General Delivery is also available, typical for remote communities where seasonal residents and visitors need temporary mail access.
The community skews heavily toward retirees and seasonal property owners. Median age is 60.3 years, among the highest in New York State. Of 511 total housing units, 344 (67%) are used seasonally or occasionally. That means two-thirds of properties sit empty most of the year, occupied only during summer months when the lake draws vacationers, fishermen, and camp families.
Street names map the waterside geography: Columbian Road (17 delivery points), Lone Pine Road, Tooly Pond Road, Lake Street. A small village core near the lake has numbered streets (1st Street, 2nd Street), evidence of early 20th-century development when the area served logging operations. Today it's quiet. Four business establishments employ just 11 people. The lake is the economy, the draw, and the reason people maintain camps here.
Median household income stands at $64,583, and 27% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. These aren't wealthy vacation homes like coastal resorts, but comfortable seasonal retreats. The combination of high seasonal vacancy, older residents, and PO Box reliance creates a unique postal pattern: summer brings a surge of mail as camps open, winter brings silence as the population drops below 250.
Street names reflect waterside geography (Lake St, S Shore, Riverside Dr) and Adirondack features (Lone Pine Rd, Chair Rock St), with a small numbered grid (1st St, 2nd St) marking the historic village core.
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
| 2020 Population: | 249Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 318Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $68,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 124Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $120,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.98Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 192 | 192 | 230 | 228 | 232 | 214 | 196 | 262 | 254 | 276 | 294 | 295 | 308 | 318 |
| Decennial Census | 224 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 249 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 60.3
Male Median Age: 60.4
Female Median Age: 59.8
| 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 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 33 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| Total | 10 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 43 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 4 | 12 |
| White: | 233 | 97.08% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.25% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.83% |
| Total: | 240 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 128 | 51.41% | 60.4 years |
| Females: | 121 | 48.59% | 59.8 years |
| Total: | 249 | 100% | 60.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 312 | 98.11% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 6 | 1.89% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 318 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 318 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $68,125, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $17,344 (34.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,958. Family households earn a median of $68,750 versus $67,083 for nonfamily households (a difference of $1,667). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $41,563, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $41,563 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 40.6%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (34.5%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $68,125 |
| 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 | $68,750 |
| 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 | $67,083 |
| Median Male Income | $49,000 | $49,875 | $51,750 | $57,708 | $0 | $59,531 | $61,250 | $64,375 | $33,750 | $0 | $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 | $41,563 |
| Employed: | 113 | 39.93% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 0.71% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 168 | 59.36% |
| Total: | 283 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 37 | 32.74% |
| Service: | 5 | 4.42% |
| Sales and Office: | 15 | 13.27% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 15.04% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 39 | 34.51% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 113 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $120,900, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is down $84,100 (41.02%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.30% (36.73% with a mortgage, 63.27% free-and-clear) and renters 8.70% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 68.31%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $120,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 21.43% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 11 | 78.57% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $686 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 54 | 33.54% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 93 | 57.76% |
| Renter Occupied: | 14 | 8.70% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 161 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 161 | 31.69% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 347 | 68.31% |
| Total Housing Units: | 508 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 492 | 96.85% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3 | 0.59% |
| Other Units: | 13 | 2.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 508 | 100% |
In 2024, 25.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 68.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), 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 (79.49%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.36% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 1.08% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 101 | 36.20% |
| Some college, no degree: | 25 | 8.96% |
| Associate's degree: | 77 | 27.60% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 28 | 10.04% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 44 | 15.77% |
| Total: | 279 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 275 | 98.57% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 72 | 25.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 175 | 44.53% |
| Public Insurance: | 218 | 55.47% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 393 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 393 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.4% | 11.5% | 15.2% | 19.1% | 16.7% | 17.0% | 7.0% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 31 | 79.49% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 8 | 20.51% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 39 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 39 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 12927 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), 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: | 208Source: 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 |
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 0 people, about 0.00% 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: | 0Source: 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 |
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.
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 February 1, 2026.