Paul Smiths
Census-designated place in Franklin County, New York

Paul Smiths is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Franklin County, New York, with 411 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,640 ft (500 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saranac Lake, 9.5 miles SE.
- 411residents (2020 Census)
- 1,640 ftelevation · 500 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 1,596 / sq mipopulation density
- 12970ZIP code
About Paul Smiths
Paul Smiths is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Brighton in Franklin County, New York, United States. It is located on Lower Saint Regis Lake in the Adirondacks, 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Saranac Lake, located at 44°26' North 74°15' West. As of the 2020 census, Paul Smiths had a population of 411.
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Paul Smiths had 411 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 411 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,596 per sq mi (616 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paul Smiths at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 411 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4334° N, 74.2508° W |
| ZIP code | 12970 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3656770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paul Smiths
- Saranac Lake9.5 mi SE
- Lake Placid16.6 mi SE
- Tupper Lake17.5 mi SW
- Wilmington21.6 mi E
- St. Regis Falls21.7 mi NW
- Redford24.8 mi NE
- Lyon Mountain27.3 mi NE
- Au Sable Forks28.6 mi E
- Malone28.7 mi N
- Parishville30.0 mi NW
- Brushton30.3 mi NW
- Burke32.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paul Smiths
What county is Paul Smiths in?
Paul Smiths is in Franklin County, New York.
What is the population of Paul Smiths, NY?
411 people lived in Paul Smiths at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paul Smiths, NY?
The ZIP code of Paul Smiths is 12970.
What is the elevation of Paul Smiths?
1,640 feet (500 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paul Smiths?
Saranac Lake (9.5 mi), Lake Placid (16.6 mi), Tupper Lake (17.5 mi), Wilmington (21.6 mi), St. Regis Falls (21.7 mi).
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