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Adams, NY
Village in Jefferson County, New York. ZIP codes: 13605.
Population
1,531
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,060
ZIP codes
1
Adams and its ZIP codes
Adams at a glance
- Adams is about 2.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,432, 25% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,400 (55% below New York) and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for Adams, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Adams, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,432
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$192,400
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
31.4%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (347), German Americans (224), Italian Americans (202).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Adams.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,625
40,563 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,150
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$877M
FY 2026, $7,511 per person
PPP loans
$10M
111 loans, 1,155 jobs reported
How people get to work
Adams, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Adams, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
642
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
253
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 10°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Adams, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Adams
1 in or overlapping Adams. Population shown
Cities near Adams
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Adams CenterCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4.9 |
| LorraineCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.5 |
| BellevilleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| RodmanCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Pierrepont ManorCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| MannsvilleVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.9 |
| EllisburgVillage | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| HendersonCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Sackets HarborVillage | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| LaconaVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Sandy CreekVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| WatertownCity | 12 mi | 9 |
| BrownvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Glen ParkVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| DexterVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Pamelia CenterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Adams, NY in?
- Adams is in Jefferson County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Adams, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Adams include 13605.
- What is the population of Adams, NY?
- About 1,531 people live in Adams, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Adams?
- Nearby places include Adams Center (3.7 mi), Lorraine (4.7 mi), Belleville (4.9 mi), Rodman (4.9 mi), Pierrepont Manor (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023