Copake Lake
Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York

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.
- 767residents (2020 Census)
- 719 ftelevation · 219 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.6 km²
- 81 / sq mipopulation density
- 12521ZIP code
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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Living in Copake Lake
- Median household income
- $102,009
- Median home value
- $610,300
- Median age
- 62.6
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Copake Lake had 767 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 767 |
|---|---|
| Density | 81 per sq mi (31 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Copake Lake at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 767 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.50 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1472° N, 73.5976° W |
| ZIP code | 12521 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3618124 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Copake Lake
- Taconic Shores3.1 mi SE
- Copake3.7 mi SE
- Copake Falls4.2 mi SE
- Philmont7.5 mi N
- Mount Washington, MA7.6 mi SE
- Egremont, MA8.0 mi E
- Claverack-Red Mills8.5 mi NW
- Alford, MA11.4 mi NE
- Hudson12.1 mi NW
- Pine Plains12.1 mi S
- Ghent12.2 mi N
- Lorenz Park12.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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