Adams, New York

Adams, New York
Adams Commercial Historic District
Adams
Adams
Coordinates: 43°48′36″N 76°01′26″W / 43.81000°N 76.02389°W / 43.81000; -76.02389
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyJefferson
Incorporated1802
Government
  MayorThomas Ross(R)
Town Council
Area
  Total
42.38 sq mi (109.77 km2)
  Land42.23 sq mi (109.38 km2)
  Water0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2)
Elevation
619 ft (189 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
4,973
  Density120.62/sq mi (46.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13605, 13606
Area code315
FIPS code36-045-00210
Websitewww.townofadams.com

Adams is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. Named after President John Adams, the town had a population of 5,143 at the 2010 census. The town contains a village also named Adams. The village and town are south of Watertown.