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Glens Falls, NY
City in Warren County, New York. ZIP codes: 12801.
Population
14,609
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,794
ZIP codes
1
Glens Falls and its ZIP codes
Glens Falls at a glance
- Glens Falls is about 9 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 139th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $67,788 a year, 21% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,200 (50% below New York) and median rent is $1,077 a month.
Local data for Glens Falls, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glens Falls, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,788
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$212,200
Median rent
$1,077/mo
Homeownership
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher
33.7%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,201), Italian Americans (1,818), German Americans (1,690).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Warren County. PPP loans are for Glens Falls.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,782
36,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,235
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$547M
FY 2026, $8,328 per person
PPP loans
$55.1M
518 loans, 5,915 jobs reported
How people get to work
Glens Falls, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glens Falls, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,100
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
144
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 6°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone38 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glens Falls, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Glens Falls
1 in or overlapping Glens Falls. Population shown
Cities near Glens Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South Glens FallsVillage | 0.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Glens Falls NorthCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 8.4 |
| West Glens FallsCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Hudson FallsVillage | 3.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Fort EdwardVillage | 4.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Lake GeorgeVillage | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| ArgyleVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake LuzerneCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| Fort AnnVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CorinthVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| HadleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| SchuylervilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| WarrensburgCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.8 |
| VictoryVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenwichVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| North GranvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glens Falls, NY in?
- Glens Falls is in Warren County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Glens Falls, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Glens Falls include 12801.
- What is the population of Glens Falls, NY?
- About 14,609 people live in Glens Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glens Falls?
- Nearby places include South Glens Falls (0.8 mi), Glens Falls North (2.6 mi), West Glens Falls (2.9 mi), Hudson Falls (3.1 mi), Fort Edward (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023