Essex, New York

Essex is a town in Essex County, New York, United States overlooking Lake Champlain. The population was 621 at the 2020 census. The town is named after locations in England.

Essex, New York
Essex, New York, as seen from above Lake Champlain and off Begg's Point
Location in Essex County and the state of New York
Coordinates: 44°16′41″N 73°24′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyEssex
Government
  TypeTown Council
  Town SupervisorKen Hughes
  Town Council
Members' list
Area
  Total37.60 sq mi (97.38 km2)
  Land31.63 sq mi (81.92 km2)
  Water5.97 sq mi (15.46 km2)
Elevation
266 ft (81 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total621
  Estimate 
(2016)
642
  Density20.30/sq mi (7.84/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
12936
Area code518
FIPS code36-031-24768
GNIS feature ID0978946
Websitewww.essexnewyork.com

The town is on the eastern edge of the county. It is 17 miles (27 km) south-southwest of Burlington, Vermont, which is on the opposite shore of Lake Champlain, 32 miles (51 km) south of Plattsburgh, 94 miles (151 km) south of Montreal, Quebec, and 135 miles (217 km) north of Albany. Essex is inside the Adirondack Park.

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