ZIP code 12870
Where is ZIP code 12870?
Schroon Lake, New York
Essex County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12870 belongs to Schroon Lake, New York in Essex County. 12870 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 518 and 838. About 1,756 people live in the 12870 area, where the median household income is $72,628. The closest ZIP codes are 12872 (Severance, 3 mi northeast), 12858 (Paradox, 7 mi northeast) and 12860 (Pottersville, 8 mi south).
| ZIP code | 12870 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Schroon Lake |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Essex County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| Coordinates | 43.8412, -73.7674 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 128 |
Population and income in 12870
| Population | 1,756 · lower than 63% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 18 · lower than 94% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52.3 years · higher than 84% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $72,628 · lower than 64% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,467 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $268,700 · higher than 53% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $516 a month |
| Housing units | 1,820 |
| Households | 767 (2.26 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 98.44 sq mi (plus 6.29 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12870. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12870
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12872 | Severance, NY | 3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 12858 | Paradox, NY | 7 mi NE | Standard |
| 12860 | Pottersville, NY | 8 mi S | Standard |
| 12808 | Adirondack, NY | 8.6 mi S | Standard |
| 12857 | Olmstedville, NY | 9.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 12815 | Brant Lake, NY | 10.1 mi S | Standard |
| 12855 | North Hudson, NY | 10.4 mi N | Standard |
| 12851 | Minerva, NY | 11.5 mi W | Standard |
| 12836 | Hague, NY | 13.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 12817 | Chestertown, NY | 13.7 mi S | Standard |
| 12862 | Riparius, NY | 14 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 12853 | North Creek, NY | 14.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12870 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12870
123 MAIN ST
SCHROON LAKE NY 12870
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Blue Ridge: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12870-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12870?
- 12870 is a Schroon Lake, New York ZIP code.
- What county is 12870 in?
- ZIP code 12870 is in Essex County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12870 in?
- 12870 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12870?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12870 use area codes 518 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12870?
- About 1,756 people live in ZIP code 12870, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12870?
- The median household income in 12870 is $72,628 a year, lower than 64% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12870?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12870 are 12872 (Severance, 3 miles), 12858 (Paradox, 7 miles), 12860 (Pottersville, 8 miles) and 12808 (Adirondack, 8.6 miles).