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Hamilton County, NY
3 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Hamilton County, New York.
Population
5,089
Land area
1,717sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Hamilton County
Hamilton County at a glance
- Hamilton County is 99% less dense than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,835, 20% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $260,200 (39% below New York) and median rent is $912 a month.
- Its largest cities are Long Lake (716), Wells (581) and Speculator (409).
Local data for Hamilton County, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamilton County, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,835
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$260,200
Median rent
$912/mo
Homeownership
82.4%
Bachelor's or higher
33.2%
Median age
58.1
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,026), German Americans (845), Italian Americans (375).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,338
1,608 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,486
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.4M
FY 2026, $9,676 per person
PPP loans
$13.1M
196 loans, 1,887 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$30.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hamilton County, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamilton County, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
595
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
57
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 6°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamilton County, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hamilton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hamilton County, NY?
- Long Lake is the largest city or town in Hamilton County, with about 716 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hamilton County?
- Hamilton County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 12108, 12134, 12139, 12164, 12190.
- What is the population of Hamilton County, NY?
- About 5,089 people live in Hamilton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hamilton County?
- Hamilton County borders Saratoga County, St. Lawrence County, Warren County, Herkimer County, Fulton County, Franklin County, Essex County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023