County ProfileNY
Essex County
Population: 37,381 · 32 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
37,381
People
Median age
49.9
Housing
Total households
16,342
Income
Median household income
$71,661
Housing
Total housing units
25,484
Employment
Employment rate
53%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
32.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
95%
County details
Local time 03:22:11(ET)| Name | Essex |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 32total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 29 Standard3 PO Box |
| Area code | 518, 838 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 44.1096005, -73.7784307 |
| Land area | 1,794.1 sq miles(4,646.8 km²) |
Map of Essex county, New York with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Essex County
Compare the largest cities in Essex County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ticonderoga | 3,250 | $54,938 | 1ZIPs |
| Keeseville | 2,931 | $62,063 | 3ZIPs |
| Lake Placid | 2,205 | $41,612 | 1ZIPs |
| Crown Point | 2,030 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Jay | 1,330 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Mineville | 1,327 | $68,786 | 1ZIPs |
| Port Henry | 1,150 | $45,706 | 1ZIPs |
| Moriah | 1,009 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Schroon Lake | 921 | $69,531 | 1ZIPs |
| Wilmington | 843 | $90,625 | 1ZIPs |
| Elizabethtown | 746 | $64,583 | 1ZIPs |
| Lewis | 741 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ray Brook | 693 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Willsboro | 689 | $42,813 | 1ZIPs |
| Essex | 655 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Keene | 651 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Olmstedville | 571 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Westport | 496 | $64,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Keene Valley | 478 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Newcomb | 418 | — | 2ZIPs |
| Witherbee | 385 | $42,757 | 1ZIPs |
| Upper Jay | 296 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Port Kent | 292 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Minerva | 290 | — | 1ZIPs |
| North Hudson | 230 | — | 1ZIPs |
| New Russia | 170 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Moriah Center | 148 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Paradox | 123 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Severance | 44 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Essex County
Review the most populated postal areas across Essex County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12946 | Lake Placid | $77,548 | 5,217 |
| 12883 | Ticonderoga | $65,865 | 4,808 |
| 12944 | Keeseville | $72,207 | 4,088 |
| 12928 | Crown Point | $82,813 | 2,030 |
| 12996 | Willsboro | $69,766 | 1,879 |
| 12993 | Westport | $80,139 | 1,657 |
| 12870 | Schroon Lake | $72,628 | 1,652 |
| 12974 | Port Henry | $47,278 | 1,537 |
| 12956 | Mineville | $69,692 | 1,350 |
| 12932 | Elizabethtown | $56,771 | 1,342 |
| 12941 | Jay | $68,625 | 1,330 |
| 12997 | Wilmington | $82,344 | 1,139 |
| 12960 | Moriah | $64,702 | 1,009 |
| 12950 | Lewis | $82,794 | 741 |
| 12977 | Ray Brook | — | 693 |
| 12936 | Essex | $77,321 | 655 |
| 12942 | Keene | $115,000 | 651 |
| 12857 | Olmstedville | $68,500 | 571 |
| 12998 | Witherbee | — | 569 |
| 12943 | Keene Valley | — | 478 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS