Glens Falls
City in Warren County, New York
Glens Falls is a city in Warren County, New York, with 14,830 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 344 ft (105 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Glens Falls, 1.3 miles SE.
- 14,830residents (2020 Census)
- 344 ftelevation · 105 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 3,851 / sq mipopulation density
- 12801main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Glens Falls
Glens Falls is a city in Warren County, New York, United States, and is the central city of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 14,830 at the 2020 census. The name was given by Colonel Johannes Glen, the falls referring to a large waterfall in the Hudson River at the southern end of the city.
Glens Falls is a city in the southeastern corner of Warren County, surrounded by the town of Queensbury to the north, east, and west, and by the Hudson River and Saratoga County to the south. Glens Falls is known as "Hometown U.S.A.," a title Look magazine gave it in 1944. The city has also referred to itself as the "Empire City."
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Living in Glens Falls
- Median household income
- $67,788
- Median home value
- $212,200
- Median rent
- $1,077/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Glens Falls had 14,830 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,830 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,851 per sq mi (1,487 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glens Falls at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Warren County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,830 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.85 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3112° N, 73.6453° W |
| ZIP codes | 12801, 12803 |
| Official website | cityofglensfalls.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3629333 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glens Falls
- South Glens Falls1.3 mi SE
- Glens Falls North2.5 mi NW
- West Glens Falls2.6 mi W
- Hudson Falls3.2 mi E
- Fort Edward4.3 mi SE
- Lake George8.7 mi NW
- Argyle9.3 mi SE
- Lake Luzerne10.0 mi W
- Hadley10.1 mi W
- Corinth10.4 mi SW
- Fort Ann10.6 mi NE
- Schuylerville14.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Glens Falls
What county is Glens Falls in?
Glens Falls is in Warren County, New York.
What is the population of Glens Falls, NY?
14,830 people lived in Glens Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glens Falls, NY?
The main ZIP code is 12801. Other ZIP codes: 12803.
What is the elevation of Glens Falls?
344 feet (105 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glens Falls?
South Glens Falls (1.3 mi), Glens Falls North (2.5 mi), West Glens Falls (2.6 mi), Hudson Falls (3.2 mi), Fort Edward (4.3 mi).
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