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Witherbee, NY
Census-designated place in Essex County, New York. ZIP codes: 12998.
Population
202
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
206
ZIP codes
1
Witherbee and its ZIP codes
Witherbee at a glance
- Witherbee is 51% less dense than New York as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Essex County. PPP loans are for Witherbee.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Witherbee, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Witherbee, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Witherbee
1 in or overlapping Witherbee. Population shown
Cities near Witherbee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MinevilleCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Port HenryCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.4 |
| WestportCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.4 |
| ElizabethtownCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Vergennes, VTCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| TiconderogaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.3 |
| Middlebury, VTCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 14.2 |
| New Haven, VTCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| Schroon LakeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| WillsboroCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| West Charlotte, VTCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Bristol, VTCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| East Middlebury, VTCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| East Charlotte, VTCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| Willsboro PointCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| WilmingtonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Witherbee, NY in?
- Witherbee is in Essex County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Witherbee, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Witherbee include 12998.
- What is the population of Witherbee, NY?
- About 202 people live in Witherbee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Witherbee?
- Nearby places include Mineville (0.7 mi), Port Henry (4.5 mi), Westport (8.8 mi), Elizabethtown (9.6 mi), Vergennes, VT (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023