Welcome to Upper Jay ...
Upper Jay is located in the Adirondacks.
Upper Jay is located in Essex County<1>.
Upper Jay is 670 feet [204 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Upper Jay lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Upper Jay: (518)
The ZIP code for Upper Jay: 12987<3>
Communities near Upper Jay ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Upper Jay.
- North Elba
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- North Elba lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<4> to the southwest of Upper Jay.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,118 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Elba have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Saranac Lake
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saranac Lake
- Saranac Lake lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<4> to the west of Upper Jay.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,193 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Saranac Lake
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saranac Lake<6>
- Au Sable
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- Au Sable lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<4> to the northeast of Upper Jay.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,025 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Au Sable have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jay
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- Jay lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<4> to the northeast of Upper Jay.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,397 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jay have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Lake Placid
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- Lake Placid lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the west of Upper Jay.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,356 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Placid have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Lake Placid
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Placid<6>
- Chesterfield
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- Chesterfield lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<4> to the northeast of Upper Jay.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,343 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterfield have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Willsboro
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- Willsboro lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> to the east of Upper Jay.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,963 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Village of Keeseville
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- Village of Keeseville lies 18 miles [29 km]<4> to the northeast of Upper Jay.
- Estimated population in 2015: 1,750 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village of Keeseville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Keeseville
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- Keeseville lies 18 miles [29 km]<4> to the northeast of Upper Jay.
- Estimated population in 2016: 1,743 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keeseville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Keeseville
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Keeseville<6>
- Black Brook
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- Black Brook lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<4> to the north of Upper Jay.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,469 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Black Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Upper Jay. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Upper Jay.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Upper Jay. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Upper Jay.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Upper Jay. See our Newspapers Page for Upper Jay.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Upper Jay ...
Looking for more information about Upper Jay? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Upper Jay, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Upper Jay.
Adding Upper Jay to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Upper Jay in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention that we've found for Upper Jay was the Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851).
We also found Upper Jay in the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Upper Jay.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Upper Jay. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Essex County: www.co.essex.ny.us/
The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of New York's counties, including Essex, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Upper Jay - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Upper Jay). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Upper Jay or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Upper Jay) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Upper Jay. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Upper JayOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Upper Jay. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 44.3363, Longitude: -73.7758 |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |