Old Forge
Census-designated place in Herkimer County, New York
Old Forge is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Herkimer County, New York, with 727 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,857 ft (566 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Thendara, 1.3 miles W.
- 727residents (2020 Census)
- 1,857 ftelevation · 566 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 407 / sq mipopulation density
- 13420ZIP code
About Old Forge
Old Forge is a hamlet (and census-designated place) on New York State Route 28 in the town of Webb in Herkimer County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Old Forge had a population of 727. Old Forge was formerly a village but dissolved its incorporation in 1936; it remains the principal community in the region. As one of the western gateway communities of the Adirondack Park, Old Forge has an extensive business district primarily directed at tourism, especially during the summer months. The local school is the Town of Webb UFSD, a K–12 institution with the Timberwolves as its mascot (changed from Eskimos in 2023). Old Forge often records the lowest winter temperatures in New York. On February 17, 1979, the record low temperature for New York was set in Old Forge at −52 °F (−47 °C).
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Living in Old Forge
- Median household income
- $75,076
- Median home value
- $322,800
- Median rent
- $1,164/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Old Forge had 727 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 727 |
|---|---|
| Density | 407 per sq mi (157 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Old Forge at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Herkimer County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 727 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.79 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,857 ft (566 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7064° N, 74.9691° W |
| ZIP code | 13420 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3654639 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Old Forge
- Thendara1.3 mi W
- Eagle Bay8.7 mi NE
- Otter Lake10.8 mi SW
- White Lake14.4 mi SW
- Port Leyden20.4 mi SW
- Lyons Falls20.6 mi W
- Turin22.7 mi W
- Boonville23.8 mi SW
- Croghan24.7 mi NW
- Constableville24.9 mi SW
- Lowville26.5 mi W
- Remsen28.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Old Forge
What county is Old Forge in?
Old Forge is in Herkimer County, New York.
What is the population of Old Forge, NY?
727 people lived in Old Forge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Old Forge, NY?
The ZIP code of Old Forge is 13420.
What is the elevation of Old Forge?
1,857 feet (566 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Old Forge?
Thendara (1.3 mi), Eagle Bay (8.7 mi), Otter Lake (10.8 mi), White Lake (14.4 mi), Port Leyden (20.4 mi).
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