According to the population data for the ZIP code 12927, which corresponds to Cranberry Lake in New York, the area has experienced minimal population changes over the years from 2010 to 2022. The population has remained consistently low, fluctuating between 5 and 8 people, with a population density ranging from 2.29 to 3.67 people per square mile.

Given the extremely low population density, this area can be classified as remote rural. Remote rural areas are characterized by sparse populations, minimal infrastructure, and limited services. The lifestyle in such areas is predominantly agricultural or undeveloped, with a focus on privacy and self-sustainability. Residents in remote rural areas often engage in outdoor and recreational activities due to the natural environment and the large expanses of land available per household, typically more than 5 acres.

The estimated number of housing units corresponding to the 2022 population is approximately 2.3, based on the national average household size of 2.61. This low number of housing units further reinforces the remote rural nature of the area, indicating a sparse distribution of households across the 2.18 square mile ZIP code.