ZIP code 12981: Saranac, NY
12981 is a ZIP code in Saranac, New York, mainly in Clinton County, part of the Plattsburgh, NY micro area. About 2,259 people live here.
- Population
- 2,259
- Median household income
- $76,450
- Typical home value
- $196,900+5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $901gross, per month
- Median age
- 39.8
- Homeowners
- 91.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 12981 details
| City | Saranac |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Clinton County (also partly Franklin County) |
| Metro area | Plattsburgh, NY |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 116.8 sq mi, plus 0.8 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 19 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 23.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 44.62710, -73.84585 |
ZIP codes near 12981
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12978 | Redford, NY | 2.9 mi | 340 |
| 12952 | Lyon Mountain, NY | 6.4 mi | 286 |
| 12985 | Schuyler Falls, NY | 7.0 mi | 755 |
| 12929 | Dannemora, NY | 8.9 mi | 2,684 |
| 12918 | Cadyville, NY | 9.5 mi | 2,412 |
| 12912 | Au Sable Forks, NY | 10.7 mi | 1,682 |
| 12955 | Lyon Mountain, NY | 11.6 mi | 503 |
| 12989 | Vermontville, NY | 12.2 mi | 1,110 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 12981?
A typical home in ZIP code 12981 is worth about $196,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $76,450 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New York average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 12981
What city is ZIP code 12981?
ZIP code 12981 is in Saranac, NY, in Clinton County.
What county is ZIP code 12981 in?
12981 is mainly in Clinton County, New York, and partly in Franklin County.
What is the population of ZIP code 12981?
About 2,259 people live in ZIP code 12981, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 12981 in?
12981 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.