Based on the historical population data provided for the ZIP code 13420, which corresponds to Old Forge in New York, the area has experienced fluctuations in population and population density over the past decade. The population peaked in 2012 at 1,271 residents and has since declined to 1,014 in 2022. The population density has followed a similar trend, reaching a high of 38.69 people per square mile in 2012 and settling at 30.87 people per square mile in 2022.

Given the ZIP code's size of 32.85 square miles and the 2022 population density of 30.87 people per square mile, the area can be classified as remote rural. This classification is characterized by very 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 often engage in outdoor and recreational activities due to the natural environment.

The estimated number of housing units corresponding to the 2022 population is 388.5, assuming the national average household size of 2.61 people per household. This relatively low number of housing units is consistent with the remote rural classification, where households typically occupy large expanses of land, often more than 5 acres.