Copake Lake

Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York

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Copake Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Columbia County, New York, with 767 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 719 ft (219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Taconic Shores, 3.1 miles SE.

About Copake Lake

Copake Lake is a community (and census-designated place) in southern Columbia County, New York, United States. The population was 767 at the 2020 census.

The community is named after Copake Lake, a lake by the west town line of the town of Copake. Copake means "snake pond" in the native language.

Copake Lake is located about 95 miles (153 km) north of New York City and is an area of second homes.

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Median household income
$102,009
Median home value
$610,300
Median age
62.6
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Copake Lake, NY population

Copake Lake had 767 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census767
Density81 per sq mi (31 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Copake Lake at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyColumbia County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population767 (2020)
Land area9.50 sq mi (24.6 km²)
Water area0.81 sq mi (2.10 km²)
Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Coordinates42.1472° N, 73.5976° W
ZIP code12521
Census code (GEOID)3618124

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Copake Lake

What county is Copake Lake in?

Copake Lake is in Columbia County, New York.

What is the population of Copake Lake, NY?

767 people lived in Copake Lake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Copake Lake, NY?

The ZIP code of Copake Lake is 12521.

What is the elevation of Copake Lake?

719 feet (219 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Copake Lake?

Taconic Shores (3.1 mi), Copake (3.7 mi), Copake Falls (4.2 mi), Philmont (7.5 mi), Mount Washington (7.6 mi).

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