Cayuga Heights
Village in Tompkins County, New York

Cayuga Heights is a village in Tompkins County, New York, with 4,114 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 787 ft (240 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Northeast Ithaca, 1.3 miles E.
- 4,114residents (2020 Census)
- 787 ftelevation · 240 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 2,328 / sq mipopulation density
- 14853ZIP code
About Cayuga Heights
Cayuga Heights is a village in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, United States, and a suburb of Ithaca, New York. The population was 4,114 at the 2020 census.
It is north of Cornell University's main campus and home to many Cornell faculty members, including the university's president.
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Living in Cayuga Heights
- Median household income
- $166,526
- Median home value
- $433,000
- Median rent
- $1,700/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Cayuga Heights had 4,114 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,114 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,328 per sq mi (899 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cayuga Heights at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Tompkins County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 4,114 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.77 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4677° N, 76.4884° W |
| ZIP code | 14853 |
| Official website | cayuga-heights.ny.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3613079 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cayuga Heights
- Northeast Ithaca1.3 mi E
- Forest Home1.5 mi SE
- Lansing1.6 mi N
- Ithaca1.8 mi SW
- Northwest Ithaca2.5 mi W
- Varna2.8 mi E
- East Ithaca3.3 mi SE
- South Hill4.0 mi S
- South Lansing4.5 mi N
- Jacksonville7.1 mi W
- Brooktondale7.5 mi SE
- Danby7.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cayuga Heights
What county is Cayuga Heights in?
Cayuga Heights is in Tompkins County, New York.
What is the population of Cayuga Heights, NY?
4,114 people lived in Cayuga Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cayuga Heights, NY?
The ZIP code of Cayuga Heights is 14853.
What is the elevation of Cayuga Heights?
787 feet (240 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cayuga Heights?
Northeast Ithaca (1.3 mi), Forest Home (1.5 mi), Lansing (1.6 mi), Ithaca (1.8 mi), Northwest Ithaca (2.5 mi).
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