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Wilmington, NY

Census-designated place in Essex County, New York. ZIP codes: 12997.

Population

904

Land area

8.2sq mi

People per sq mi

110

ZIP codes

1

Wilmington and its ZIP codes

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Wilmington at a glance

  • Wilmington is 74% less dense than New York as a whole.
  • The median household income is $90,625, 5% above the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $307,000 (28% below New York) and median rent is $1,179 a month.

Local data for Wilmington, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wilmington, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$90,625

Poverty rate

4.2%

Median home value

$307,000

Median rent

$1,179/mo

Homeownership

78.8%

Bachelor's or higher

29.4%

Median age

43.1

Average commute

31.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (116), German Americans (113), Irish Americans (106).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Wilmington.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 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

Essex County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Wilmington, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.2%
  • Carpooled12.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home15.8%

Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wilmington, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

74° / 7°F

43.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wilmington, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.2%

U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

12.1%

U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.3%

U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts

ZIP codes in Wilmington

1 in or overlapping Wilmington. Population shown

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Cities near Wilmington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Au Sable ForksCensus-designated place8.5 mi2.5
Lake PlacidVillage11 mi1.4
RedfordCensus-designated place16 mi1.3
ElizabethtownCensus-designated place16 mi3.3
Saranac LakeVillage16 mi2.9
KeesevilleCensus-designated place18 mi6
PeruCensus-designated place19 mi1.9
WillsboroCensus-designated place21 mi1.9
Willsboro PointCensus-designated place21 mi2.8
Paul SmithsCensus-designated place22 mi0.3
WestportCensus-designated place23 mi2.4
CadyvilleCensus-designated place23 mi1.1
DannemoraVillage24 mi1.2
Lyon MountainCensus-designated place24 mi10.5
MinevilleCensus-designated place24 mi3.7
WitherbeeCensus-designated place25 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wilmington, NY in?
Wilmington is in Essex County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Wilmington, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Wilmington include 12997.
What is the population of Wilmington, NY?
About 904 people live in Wilmington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wilmington?
Nearby places include Au Sable Forks (8.5 mi), Lake Placid (11 mi), Redford (16 mi), Elizabethtown (16 mi), Saranac Lake (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023