ZIP code 12976
Where is ZIP code 12976?
Rainbow Lake, New York
Franklin County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 12976 belongs to Rainbow Lake, New York in Franklin County. 12976 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Rainbow Lake post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 518 and 838. About 137 people live in the 12976 area, where the median household income is $61,406. The closest ZIP codes are 12939 (Gabriels, 2.5 mi south), 12970 (Paul Smiths, 4.9 mi west) and 12989 (Vermontville, 5.7 mi east).
| ZIP code | 12976 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rainbow Lake |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| Coordinates | 44.467, -74.1729 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 129 |
Population and income in 12976
| Population | 137 · lower than 94% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 99% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 64.2 years · higher than 96% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $61,406 · lower than 83% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $43,936 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 64% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $231,300 · lower than 54% of New York ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 213 |
| Households | 87 (1.57 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 20% |
| Land area | 27.88 sq mi (plus 1.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12976. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12976
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12939 | Gabriels, NY | 2.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 12970 | Paul Smiths, NY | 4.9 mi W | Standard |
| 12989 | Vermontville, NY | 5.7 mi E | Standard |
| 12913 | Bloomingdale, NY | 6.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 12945 | Lake Clear, NY | 9.5 mi S | Standard |
| 12983 | Saranac Lake, NY | 10.1 mi S | Standard |
| 12977 | Ray Brook, NY | 13.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 12946 | Lake Placid, NY | 16 mi SE | Standard |
| 12997 | Wilmington, NY | 17.5 mi E | Standard |
| 12969 | Owls Head, NY | 18.3 mi N | Standard |
| 12978 | Redford, NY | 20.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 12980 | Saint Regis Falls, NY | 21.4 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12976 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12976
PO BOX 123
RAINBOW LAKE NY 12976
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12976-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12976?
- 12976 is a Rainbow Lake, New York ZIP code.
- What county is 12976 in?
- ZIP code 12976 is in Franklin County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12976 in?
- 12976 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12976?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12976 use area codes 518 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12976?
- About 137 people live in ZIP code 12976, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12976?
- The median household income in 12976 is $61,406 a year, lower than 83% of New York ZIP codes.
- Can I use 12976 for a street address?
- No. 12976 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Rainbow Lake use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 12976?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12976 are 12939 (Gabriels, 2.5 miles), 12970 (Paul Smiths, 4.9 miles), 12989 (Vermontville, 5.7 miles) and 12913 (Bloomingdale, 6.5 miles).