ZIP Code 12945 - Lake Clear New York
Overview
ZIP Code 12945 is located in Lake Clear New York. Portions of 12945 are also in Harrietstown. 12945 is entirely within Franklin County. Regionally, 12945 is located in the Plattsburgh Area.
ZIP Code 12945 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Lake Clear |
| Primary County | Franklin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 528 |
| Area Code(s) | 518 / 838 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 12945 Map
12945 Demographics
12945 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New York based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 12945 is White. The current unemployment level in 12945 is 4.4%.
| Population | 528 |
| Population Growth Rate | -25.81% |
| Population Density | 29 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 194 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $78,810 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $165,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
12945 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 388 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
12945 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2 | 0.7% |
| Bachelor Degree | 61 | 21.33% |
| High School Diploma | 102 | 35.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 2 | 0.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 42 | 14.69% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 5.24% |
| Masters Degree | 31 | 10.84% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 31 | 10.84% |
12945 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.36482239, -74.2264328 |
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| Cities/Towns in 12945 | |
| Region | Plattsburgh Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Malone, NY |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 18 Square Miles |
12945 Schools
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12945 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a: -30F to -25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | June 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 58ad - Central Adirondacks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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