Tupper Lake

Village in Franklin County, New York

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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.

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, NY population

Tupper Lake had 3,282 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,282
Density1,569 per sq mi (606 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Tupper Lake at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyFranklin County
TypeVillage
Population3,282 (2020)
Land area2.09 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²)
Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Coordinates44.2298° N, 74.4619° W
ZIP code12986
Census code (GEOID)3675671

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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