Tupper Lake
Village in Franklin County, New York

Tupper Lake is a village in Franklin County, New York, with 3,282 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,594 ft (486 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paul Smiths, 17.5 miles NE.
- 3,282residents (2020 Census)
- 1,594 ftelevation · 486 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 1,569 / sq mipopulation density
- 12986ZIP code
About Tupper Lake
Tupper Lake is a village in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 3,282 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the boundaries of the Adirondack Park, west of Lake Placid. Along with nearby Saranac Lake, these three villages make up what is known as the Tri-Lakes region.
The village of Tupper Lake is in the town of Tupper Lake, called Altamont before 2004. The town and the village are in the southwestern part of the county. It is named for 11,000-acre Tupper Lake, two miles south of the village.
The Wild Center, a 54,000 square feet (5,000 m2) natural history center, is on a 31 acres (130,000 m2) campus. The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory is on the north side of town.
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Living in Tupper Lake
- Median household income
- $56,902
- Median home value
- $117,300
- Median rent
- $779/mo
- Median age
- 45.2
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Tupper Lake had 3,282 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,282 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,569 per sq mi (606 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tupper Lake at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 3,282 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.09 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2298° N, 74.4619° W |
| ZIP code | 12986 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3675671 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tupper Lake
- Paul Smiths17.5 mi NE
- Saranac Lake17.7 mi NE
- Long Lake18.2 mi S
- Cranberry Lake20.4 mi W
- Lake Placid23.8 mi E
- St. Regis Falls31.0 mi N
- Parishville32.1 mi NW
- Colton33.3 mi NW
- Wilmington33.7 mi E
- Hannawa Falls36.0 mi NW
- Eagle Bay36.4 mi SW
- Potsdam39.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tupper Lake
What county is Tupper Lake in?
Tupper Lake is in Franklin County, New York.
What is the population of Tupper Lake, NY?
3,282 people lived in Tupper Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tupper Lake, NY?
The ZIP code of Tupper Lake is 12986.
What is the elevation of Tupper Lake?
1,594 feet (486 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tupper Lake?
Paul Smiths (17.5 mi), Saranac Lake (17.7 mi), Long Lake (18.2 mi), Cranberry Lake (20.4 mi), Lake Placid (23.8 mi).
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