Zip Code 12842 — Indian Lake, NY

12842 is a ZIP Code associated with Indian Lake, NY, located within Hamilton. 12842 ranks #2 out of 13 ZIP codes in Hamilton County by population (and #1299 out of 1,826 in NY). The area supports an estimated population of 995 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 2.3 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026

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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code12842
Primary CityIndian Lake
State / ProvinceNY
CountyHamilton
Total Population995
Median Household IncomeData Pending
Total Housing UnitsData Pending
Population Density2.3 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

How 12842 Compares

MetricZIP 12842Hamilton CountyNY State Average
Population9958,728 (Total)19,771,902 (Total)
Average ZIP IncomeData PendingN/AN/A
Population Density2.3 /sq mi----
County Pop Rank#2 of 13----

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ZIP CodeCityDistancePopulationMedian Income
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Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →