Schroon Lake
Census-designated place in Essex County, New York

Schroon Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Essex County, New York, with 921 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 866 ft (264 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pottersville, 7.2 miles S.
- 921residents (2020 Census)
- 866 ftelevation · 264 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 319 / sq mipopulation density
- 12870ZIP code
About Schroon Lake
Schroon Lake ( SKROON) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Schroon in Essex County, New York, United States. The population was 833 at the 2010 census, or just over half of the total population of the town of Schroon.
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Living in Schroon Lake
- Median household income
- $69,531
- Median home value
- $268,100
- Median rent
- $506/mo
- Median age
- 47.1
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Schroon Lake had 921 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 921 |
|---|---|
| Density | 319 per sq mi (123 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Schroon Lake at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 921 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.89 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8351° N, 73.7669° W |
| ZIP code | 12870 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3665640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Schroon Lake
- Pottersville7.2 mi S
- Chestertown13.3 mi S
- North Creek14.8 mi SW
- Ticonderoga17.1 mi E
- Bolton Landing19.5 mi S
- Witherbee20.6 mi NE
- Port Henry21.0 mi NE
- Mineville21.5 mi NE
- Warrensburg22.4 mi S
- Shoreham, VT22.9 mi E
- Bridport, VT23.9 mi NE
- West Haven, VT24.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Schroon Lake
What county is Schroon Lake in?
Schroon Lake is in Essex County, New York.
What is the population of Schroon Lake, NY?
921 people lived in Schroon Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Schroon Lake, NY?
The ZIP code of Schroon Lake is 12870.
What is the elevation of Schroon Lake?
866 feet (264 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Schroon Lake?
Pottersville (7.2 mi), Chestertown (13.3 mi), North Creek (14.8 mi), Ticonderoga (17.1 mi), Bolton Landing (19.5 mi).
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