City

Fort Edward, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  New York

👥9,775Population
💰$77,776Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$213,600Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma48 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,372 (35.9%)
Some College1,026 (15.5%)
Associates924 (14%)
Bachelors916 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree1,314 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College15.5%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,776 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$213,600 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,147/mo
Total Housing Units3,974
Vacant Units229

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Fort Edward, NY

Fort Edward is a city in New York, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,775 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Fort Edward is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,776 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Edward is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,147 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Edward is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.91%).

Fort Edward, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Fort Edward
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12828 9,775 $77,776 $213,600 $1,147 1.4% 33.8% 83.3%