Wilmington
Census-designated place in Essex County, New York

Wilmington is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Essex County, New York, with 843 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,017 ft (310 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Au Sable Forks, 8.6 miles NE.
- 843residents (2020 Census)
- 1,017 ftelevation · 310 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.3 km²
- 102 / sq mipopulation density
- 12987ZIP code
About Wilmington
Wilmington is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Wilmington in Essex County, New York, United States. The population of the CDP was 843 at the 2020 census, out of a total town population of 880.
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Living in Wilmington
- Median household income
- $90,625
- Median home value
- $307,000
- Median rent
- $1,179/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Wilmington had 843 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 843 |
|---|---|
| Density | 102 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wilmington at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 843 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.24 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3869° N, 73.8172° W |
| ZIP code | 12987 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3682304 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wilmington
- Au Sable Forks8.6 mi NE
- Lake Placid11.0 mi SW
- Redford15.2 mi N
- Elizabethtown15.8 mi SE
- Saranac Lake16.1 mi W
- Keeseville18.4 mi NE
- Peru19.3 mi NE
- Willsboro21.0 mi E
- Willsboro Point21.6 mi E
- Paul Smiths21.6 mi W
- Cadyville23.0 mi N
- Lyon Mountain23.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wilmington
What county is Wilmington in?
Wilmington is in Essex County, New York.
What is the population of Wilmington, NY?
843 people lived in Wilmington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wilmington, NY?
The ZIP code of Wilmington is 12987.
What is the elevation of Wilmington?
1,017 feet (310 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wilmington?
Au Sable Forks (8.6 mi), Lake Placid (11.0 mi), Redford (15.2 mi), Elizabethtown (15.8 mi), Saranac Lake (16.1 mi).
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