County

Hamilton County, NY

11 ZIP codes  ·  11 cities  ·  New York

👥4,089Population
💰$75,296Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.8Median Age
🏠$253,029Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 5.6%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic1.8%
Black2.1%
Asian0.9%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
33%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma34 (1.1%)
HS Graduate984 (31.4%)
Some College266 (8.5%)
Associates420 (13.4%)
Bachelors531 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree903 (28.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College8.5%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,296 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$253,028 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo
Total Housing Units7,291
Vacant Units5,565

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Hamilton County, NY

Hamilton County is located in New York and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,089 residents. With a median age of 54.76, it is a mature county.

Hamilton County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,296 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 8.1% is near the national average.

Housing in Hamilton County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $253,028 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $810. Homeownership rates are high at 82.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hamilton County are primarily White (91.83%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Hamilton County, NY is a middle-income area in New York. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Hamilton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
12812 Blue Mountain Lake 265 $170,156 $392,900 0.0% 74.5%
13353 Hoffmeister 54 $79,375 $125,000 0.0% 7.5%
12842 Indian Lake 952 $60,592 $227,400 $717 2.9% 36.9%
13360 Inlet 193 $117,708 $295,300 0.0% 75.0%
12108 Lake Pleasant 396 $76,786 $275,000 $956 0.0% 49.7%
12847 Long Lake 667 $72,700 $261,700 $725 16.7% 50.0%
12139 Piseco 243 $91,250 $270,600 0.0% 50.0%
13436 Raquette Lake 107 $74,167 $275,000 0.0% 57.4%
12164 Speculator 520 $58,594 $185,200 $1,045 3.0% 45.5%
12190 Wells 683 $55,568 $253,400 $763 10.7% 28.3%