Waterford
Village in Saratoga County, New York

Waterford is a village in Saratoga County, New York, with 2,038 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cohoes, 2.0 miles SW.
- 2,038residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 7,201 / sq mipopulation density
- 12188ZIP code
About Waterford
Waterford is a village in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,038 at the 2020 census. The name derives from the ford between the mainland and Peebles Island.
The Village of Waterford is located in the southeastern part of the Town of Waterford, north-northwest of Troy, New York. The village is located just north of the falls where the eastbound Mohawk River empties into the southbound Hudson River.
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Living in Waterford
- Median household income
- $72,938
- Median home value
- $157,500
- Median rent
- $1,082/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Waterford had 2,038 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,038 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,201 per sq mi (2,780 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waterford at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Saratoga County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 2,038 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.28 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7921° N, 73.6788° W |
| ZIP code | 12188 |
| Official website | waterfordny.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3678520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waterford
- Cohoes2.0 mi SW
- Green Island3.1 mi S
- Troy3.9 mi S
- Watervliet4.9 mi S
- Latham5.0 mi SW
- Siena College6.2 mi SW
- Clifton Gardens6.5 mi NW
- Loudonville7.1 mi SW
- Wynantskill7.3 mi S
- Menands7.4 mi S
- Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek7.6 mi NW
- Mechanicville7.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waterford
What county is Waterford in?
Waterford is in Saratoga County, New York.
What is the population of Waterford, NY?
2,038 people lived in Waterford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waterford, NY?
The ZIP code of Waterford is 12188.
What is the elevation of Waterford?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waterford?
Cohoes (2.0 mi), Green Island (3.1 mi), Troy (3.9 mi), Watervliet (4.9 mi), Latham (5.0 mi).
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