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Fulton County, NY
6 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Fulton County, New York.
Population
52,487
Land area
495sq mi
People per sq mi
106
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Fulton County
Fulton County at a glance
- Fulton County is 75% less dense than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,533 a year, 23% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,100 (62% below New York) and median rent is $912 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Gloversville (14,962), Johnstown (8,111) and Broadalbin (1,819).
Local data for Fulton County, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fulton County, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,533
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$163,100
Prices +10.6% in a year
Median rent
$912/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,130), Irish Americans (7,741), Italian Americans (7,284).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,211
16,163 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,848
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$354M
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
PPP loans
$82.02M
850 loans, 10,730 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$104K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fulton County, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fulton County, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
982
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
73
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 7°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fulton County, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fulton County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fulton County, NY?
- Gloversville is the largest city or town in Fulton County, with about 14,962 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fulton County?
- Fulton County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 12025, 12032, 12070, 12078, 12095.
- What is the population of Fulton County, NY?
- About 52,487 people live in Fulton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fulton County?
- Fulton County borders Saratoga County, Herkimer County, Montgomery County, Hamilton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023