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Westport, NY
Census-designated place in Essex County, New York.
Population
403
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
171
ZIP codes
0
Westport and its ZIP codes
Westport at a glance
- Westport is 60% less dense than New York as a whole.
Local data for Westport, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Westport.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,784
15,228 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,868
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $7,110 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Westport, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,057
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
154
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westport, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Westport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElizabethtownCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.3 |
| MinevilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Vergennes, VTCity | 8.8 mi | 2.5 |
| WitherbeeCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| Port HenryCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| West Charlotte, VTCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| WillsboroCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| New Haven, VTCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| East Charlotte, VTCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Willsboro PointCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| Shelburne, VTCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.2 |
| Bristol, VTCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| Middlebury, VTCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 14.2 |
| Hinesburg, VTCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| St. George, VTCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Au Sable ForksCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westport, NY in?
- Westport is in Essex County, New York.
- What is the population of Westport, NY?
- About 403 people live in Westport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westport?
- Nearby places include Elizabethtown (8.2 mi), Mineville (8.2 mi), Vergennes, VT (8.8 mi), Witherbee (8.8 mi), Port Henry (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023