City

Fort Plain, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  New York

👥6,131Population
💰$57,885Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$93,000Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.9%Other: 2.4%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.9%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma56 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,356 (36.9%)
Some College612 (16.6%)
Associates467 (12.7%)
Bachelors422 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree763 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College16.6%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,885 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$93,000 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units2,703
Vacant Units495

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
65%
About Fort Plain, NY

Fort Plain is a city in New York, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,131 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Fort Plain is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,885 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Plain is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Plain is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.35%).

Fort Plain, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Fort Plain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13339 6,131 $57,885 $93,000 $839 2.1% 32.2% 77.4%