Port Henry
Census-designated place in Essex County, New York

Port Henry is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Essex County, New York, with 1,150 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 243 ft (74 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Witherbee, 4.4 miles NW.
- 1,150residents (2020 Census)
- 243 ftelevation · 74 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 827 / sq mipopulation density
- 12974ZIP code
About Port Henry
Port Henry is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Essex County, New York, United States. The population was 1,194 at the 2010 census.
Port Henry lies on the eastern side of the town of Moriah and is approximately one hour's drive (52 miles or 84 km) south of Plattsburgh. It is 44 miles (71 km) by road south-southwest of Burlington, Vermont, 115 miles (185 km) north of Albany and 113 miles (182 km) south of Montreal, Quebec.
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Living in Port Henry
- Median household income
- $45,706
- Median home value
- $174,100
- Median rent
- $803/mo
- Median age
- 62.9
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Port Henry had 1,150 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,150 |
|---|---|
| Density | 827 per sq mi (319 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Henry at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,150 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.39 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km²) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0454° N, 73.4613° W |
| ZIP code | 12974 |
| Official website | porthenrymoriah.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3659333 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Henry
- Witherbee4.4 mi NW
- Mineville4.5 mi NW
- Addison, VT6.5 mi E
- Bridport, VT7.8 mi SE
- Panton, VT8.4 mi NE
- Westport9.6 mi N
- Weybridge, VT11.8 mi E
- Shoreham, VT12.4 mi SE
- Waltham, VT12.7 mi NE
- Vergennes, VT13.3 mi NE
- Cornwall, VT13.4 mi SE
- Elizabethtown14.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Port Henry
What county is Port Henry in?
Port Henry is in Essex County, New York.
What is the population of Port Henry, NY?
1,150 people lived in Port Henry at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Henry, NY?
The ZIP code of Port Henry is 12974.
What is the elevation of Port Henry?
243 feet (74 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Henry?
Witherbee (4.4 mi), Mineville (4.5 mi), Addison (6.5 mi), Bridport (7.8 mi), Panton (8.4 mi).
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