Lake Placid
Village in Essex County, New York
Lake Placid is a village in Essex County, New York, with 2,205 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,801 ft (549 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saranac Lake, 7.7 miles W.
- 2,205residents (2020 Census)
- 1,801 ftelevation · 549 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 1,620 / sq mipopulation density
- 12977ZIP code
About Lake Placid
Lake Placid is a village in Essex County, New York, United States, within the Adirondack Mountains. Its population was 2,205 at the 2020 census. Lake Placid became known internationally for hosting the 1932 and the 1980 Winter Olympics. Lake Placid has also hosted the 1972 and 2023 Winter World University Games, as well as the 2000 Goodwill Winter Games. The village is near the center of the town of North Elba, 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Plattsburgh.
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Living in Lake Placid
- Median household income
- $41,612
- Median home value
- $400,000
- Median rent
- $1,102/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Lake Placid had 2,205 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,205 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,620 per sq mi (626 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Placid at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 2,205 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.36 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2842° N, 73.9864° W |
| ZIP code | 12977 |
| Official website | northelba.villageoflakeplacid.ny.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3640761 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Placid
- Saranac Lake7.7 mi W
- Wilmington11.0 mi NE
- Paul Smiths16.6 mi NW
- Au Sable Forks19.5 mi NE
- Elizabethtown20.1 mi E
- Tupper Lake23.8 mi W
- Redford23.9 mi N
- Witherbee26.4 mi SE
- Mineville26.5 mi SE
- Westport28.3 mi E
- Keeseville29.2 mi NE
- Willsboro29.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Placid
What county is Lake Placid in?
Lake Placid is in Essex County, New York.
What is the population of Lake Placid, NY?
2,205 people lived in Lake Placid at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Placid, NY?
The ZIP code of Lake Placid is 12977.
What is the elevation of Lake Placid?
1,801 feet (549 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Placid?
Saranac Lake (7.7 mi), Wilmington (11.0 mi), Paul Smiths (16.6 mi), Au Sable Forks (19.5 mi), Elizabethtown (20.1 mi).
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