Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.2% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 34 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 984 (31.4%) |
| Some College | 266 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 420 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 531 (16.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 903 (28.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,296 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $253,028 ▼ 9% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $811/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 7,291 |
| Vacant Units | 5,565 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |