Peru
Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York
Peru is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clinton County, New York, with 1,843 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 335 ft (102 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Keeseville, 5.8 miles SE.
- 1,843residents (2020 Census)
- 335 ftelevation · 102 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 5.0 km²
- 958 / sq mipopulation density
- 12972ZIP code
About Peru
Peru is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Peru in Clinton County in the U.S. state of New York. The population of the CDP was 1,591 at the 2010 census, out of a population of 6,998 in the town as a whole.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Peru weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Peru
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Peru
- Median household income
- $66,812
- Median home value
- $216,600
- Median rent
- $1,042/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
Do you know Peru? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Peru special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Peru
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Peru Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Peru, NY population
Peru had 1,843 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,843 |
|---|---|
| Density | 958 per sq mi (370 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peru at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,843 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.92 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5793° N, 73.5333° W |
| ZIP code | 12972 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3657364 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peru
- Keeseville5.8 mi SE
- Parc7.0 mi NE
- Plattsburgh West7.3 mi N
- Morrisonville8.1 mi N
- Plattsburgh8.6 mi NE
- Cadyville10.1 mi NW
- Au Sable Forks11.0 mi SW
- South Hero, VT11.3 mi E
- Cumberland Head11.6 mi NE
- Willsboro Point13.2 mi SE
- Dannemora13.3 mi NW
- Redford13.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Peru
What county is Peru in?
Peru is in Clinton County, New York.
What is the population of Peru, NY?
1,843 people lived in Peru at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peru, NY?
The ZIP code of Peru is 12972.
What is the elevation of Peru?
335 feet (102 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Peru?
Keeseville (5.8 mi), Parc (7.0 mi), Plattsburgh West (7.3 mi), Morrisonville (8.1 mi), Plattsburgh (8.6 mi).
Last updated: