Ames
Village in Montgomery County, New York
Ames is a village in Montgomery County, New York, with 138 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 705 ft (215 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sharon Springs, 3.1 miles S.
- 138residents (2020 Census)
- 705 ftelevation · 215 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 1,054 / sq mipopulation density
- 13317ZIP code
About Ames
Ames is a village in Montgomery County, New York, United States. The population was 138 at the 2020 census. It is within the town of Canajoharie. As of 2025, it is the smallest village in upstate New York.
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Living in Ames
- Median household income
- $112,500
- Median home value
- $157,800
- Median age
- 48.8
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Ames had 138 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 138 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,054 per sq mi (407 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ames at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 138 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.13 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8375° N, 74.6017° W |
| ZIP code | 13317 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3601737 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ames
- Sharon Springs3.1 mi S
- Canajoharie4.6 mi N
- Palatine Bridge5.5 mi N
- Nelliston6.6 mi N
- Fort Plain6.7 mi N
- Cherry Valley8.1 mi W
- St. Johnsville11.9 mi N
- Cobleskill12.4 mi SE
- Springfield Center13.7 mi W
- Fultonville13.9 mi NE
- Fonda14.1 mi NE
- Richmondville14.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Ames
What county is Ames in?
Ames is in Montgomery County, New York.
What is the population of Ames, NY?
138 people lived in Ames at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ames, NY?
The ZIP code of Ames is 13317.
What is the elevation of Ames?
705 feet (215 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ames?
Sharon Springs (3.1 mi), Canajoharie (4.6 mi), Palatine Bridge (5.5 mi), Nelliston (6.6 mi), Fort Plain (6.7 mi).
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