Danby
Census-designated place in Tompkins County, New York
Danby is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tompkins County, New York, with 506 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,204 ft (367 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Hill, 4.0 miles N.
- 506residents (2020 Census)
- 1,204 ftelevation · 367 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 146 / sq mipopulation density
- 14850ZIP code
About Danby
Danby is the primary hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Danby, Tompkins County, New York, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
The community is in southern Tompkins County, in the north-central part of the town of Danby. It is in a valley at the headwaters of Buttermilk Creek, which flows north over Buttermilk Falls to Cayuga Inlet and then into Cayuga Lake at Ithaca.
New York State Route 96B runs through the center of Danby, leading north 7 miles (11 km) to Ithaca and southeast 12 miles (19 km) to Candor.
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Living in Danby
- Median household income
- $145,781
- Median home value
- $325,800
- Median age
- 44.1
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Danby had 506 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 506 |
|---|---|
| Density | 146 per sq mi (57 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Danby at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Tompkins County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 506 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.46 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3554° N, 76.4673° W |
| ZIP code | 14850 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3619609 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Danby
- South Hill4.0 mi N
- West Danby4.0 mi SW
- Brooktondale4.0 mi NE
- East Ithaca4.8 mi N
- Ithaca6.4 mi N
- Newfield6.5 mi W
- Forest Home6.7 mi N
- Varna6.9 mi N
- Slaterville Springs6.9 mi NE
- Northeast Ithaca7.8 mi N
- Cayuga Heights7.8 mi N
- Northwest Ithaca7.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Danby
What county is Danby in?
Danby is in Tompkins County, New York.
What is the population of Danby, NY?
506 people lived in Danby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Danby, NY?
The ZIP code of Danby is 14850.
What is the elevation of Danby?
1,204 feet (367 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Danby?
South Hill (4.0 mi), West Danby (4.0 mi), Brooktondale (4.0 mi), East Ithaca (4.8 mi), Ithaca (6.4 mi).
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