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Copake Lake, NY
Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York. ZIP codes: 12516.
Population
784
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
82
ZIP codes
1
Copake Lake and its ZIP codes
Copake Lake at a glance
- Copake Lake is 80% less dense than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $102,009 a year, 19% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $610,300 (44% above New York).
Local data for Copake Lake, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Copake Lake, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,009
Poverty rate
0.9%
Median home value
$610,300
Homeownership
93.8%
Bachelor's or higher
56.5%
Median age
62.6
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (178), Polish Americans (110), German Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Copake Lake.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,931
20,909 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,389
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $7,328 per person
How people get to work
Copake Lake, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Copake Lake, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,586
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
173
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 14°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Copake Lake, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Copake Lake
1 in or overlapping Copake Lake. Population shown
Cities near Copake Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic ShoresCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.8 |
| CopakeCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.2 |
| Copake FallsCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.2 |
| PhilmontVillage | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Claverack-Red MillsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3 |
| Pine PlainsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Great Barrington, MACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Lorenz ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| HudsonCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| GhentCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| MillertonVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| StottvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Housatonic, MACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Lakeville, CTCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| AthensVillage | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| Canaan, CTCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Copake Lake, NY in?
- Copake Lake is in Columbia County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Copake Lake, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Copake Lake include 12516.
- What is the population of Copake Lake, NY?
- About 784 people live in Copake Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Copake Lake?
- Nearby places include Taconic Shores (2.2 mi), Copake (3 mi), Copake Falls (3.6 mi), Philmont (8.1 mi), Claverack-Red Mills (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023