Cairo
Census-designated place in Greene County, New York

Cairo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Greene County, New York, with 1,368 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 374 ft (114 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Round Top, 3.2 miles S.
- 1,368residents (2020 Census)
- 374 ftelevation · 114 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 11.0 km²
- 324 / sq mipopulation density
- 12413ZIP code
About Cairo
Cairo is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Cairo in Greene County, New York, United States. The population of the CDP was 1,368 at the 2020 census, out of 6,644 people in the entire town.
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Living in Cairo
- Median household income
- $81,885
- Median home value
- $237,700
- Median rent
- $1,568/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Cairo had 1,368 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,368 |
|---|---|
| Density | 324 per sq mi (125 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cairo at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Greene County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,368 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.23 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3052° N, 74.0118° W |
| ZIP code | 12413 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3611638 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cairo
- Round Top3.2 mi S
- South Cairo3.8 mi SE
- East Durham5.9 mi NW
- Leeds7.0 mi SE
- Greenville7.5 mi N
- Palenville8.3 mi S
- Jefferson Heights8.5 mi SE
- Haines Falls8.8 mi SW
- Tannersville9.9 mi SW
- Catskill9.9 mi SE
- Sleepy Hollow Lake10.3 mi E
- Athens10.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cairo
What county is Cairo in?
Cairo is in Greene County, New York.
What is the population of Cairo, NY?
1,368 people lived in Cairo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cairo, NY?
The ZIP code of Cairo is 12413.
What is the elevation of Cairo?
374 feet (114 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cairo?
Round Top (3.2 mi), South Cairo (3.8 mi), East Durham (5.9 mi), Leeds (7.0 mi), Greenville (7.5 mi).
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