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Herkimer County, NY
18 cities and towns and 17 ZIP codes in Herkimer County, New York.
Population
59,757
Land area
1,411sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
17
Cities and towns in Herkimer County
Herkimer County at a glance
- Herkimer County is 90% less dense than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,515, 20% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,700 (65% below New York) and median rent is $823 a month.
- Its largest cities are Ilion (7,593), Herkimer (7,566) and Little Falls (4,550).
Local data for Herkimer County, NY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools28
- Colleges2
- Libraries13
- Banks14
- Post Offices10
- Parks34
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants162
- Affordable Housing7
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places51
Housing and community stats
Herkimer County, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,515
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$147,700
Prices +5.0% in a year
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (11,277), German Americans (9,512), Italian Americans (9,488).
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
$52,591
15,878 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,996
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$407M
FY 2026, $6,769 per person
PPP loans
$69.4M
996 loans, 8,544 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$79.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Herkimer County, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Herkimer County, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,704
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
326
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 6°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone51 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Herkimer County, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Herkimer County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Herkimer County, NY?
- Ilion is the largest city or town in Herkimer County, with about 7,593 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Herkimer County?
- Herkimer County includes 17 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 13324, 13331, 13338, 13340, 13350.
- What is the population of Herkimer County, NY?
- About 59,757 people live in Herkimer County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Herkimer County?
- Herkimer County borders Oneida County, St. Lawrence County, Otsego County, Fulton County, Montgomery County, Lewis County, Hamilton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023