Cumberland Head
Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York

Cumberland Head is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clinton County, New York, with 1,735 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 144 ft (44 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Plattsburgh, 3.4 miles SW.
- 1,735residents (2020 Census)
- 144 ftelevation · 44 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 449 / sq mipopulation density
- 12901ZIP code
About Cumberland Head
Cumberland Head is a census-designated place and region of the town of Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cumberland Head had a population of 1,735.
Cumberland Head is a peninsula projecting into Lake Champlain, and includes the communities of Rocky Point and Champlain Park.
A landing for the Lake Champlain Transportation Company's ferry to Gordon Landing on Grand Isle, Vermont, is near the southern end of Cumberland Head. Cumberland Bay State Park is located at the northern end of the peninsula.
There is a historic lighthouse on the end of Cumberland Head.
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Living in Cumberland Head
- Median household income
- $108,182
- Median home value
- $205,200
- Median rent
- $1,423/mo
- Median age
- 46.5
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Cumberland Head had 1,735 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,735 |
|---|---|
| Density | 449 per sq mi (174 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cumberland Head at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,735 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.86 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7177° N, 73.3980° W |
| ZIP code | 12901 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3619408 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cumberland Head
- Plattsburgh3.4 mi SW
- Parc4.6 mi SW
- Grand Isle, VT4.8 mi E
- Plattsburgh West5.8 mi SW
- South Hero, VT7.5 mi SE
- Morrisonville7.9 mi W
- West Chazy8.9 mi NW
- Isle La Motte, VT10.9 mi N
- Peru11.6 mi SW
- North Hero, VT11.7 mi NE
- Chazy12.1 mi N
- Cadyville12.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland Head
What county is Cumberland Head in?
Cumberland Head is in Clinton County, New York.
What is the population of Cumberland Head, NY?
1,735 people lived in Cumberland Head at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cumberland Head, NY?
The ZIP code of Cumberland Head is 12901.
What is the elevation of Cumberland Head?
144 feet (44 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cumberland Head?
Plattsburgh (3.4 mi), Parc (4.6 mi), Grand Isle (4.8 mi), Plattsburgh West (5.8 mi), South Hero (7.5 mi).
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