Highland Falls
Village in Orange County, New York
Highland Falls is a village in Orange County, New York, with 3,684 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 144 ft (44 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Montgomery, 1.9 miles SW.
- 3,684residents (2020 Census)
- 144 ftelevation · 44 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 3,368 / sq mipopulation density
- 10996ZIP code
About Highland Falls
Highland Falls, formerly named Buttermilk Falls, is a village in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 3,684 at the 2020 census. The village was founded in 1906. It is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area as well as the larger New York metropolitan area.
Highland Falls is in the Town of Highlands and is adjacent to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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Living in Highland Falls
- Median household income
- $110,714
- Median home value
- $353,900
- Median rent
- $1,643/mo
- Median age
- 43.9
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Highland Falls had 3,684 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,684 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,368 per sq mi (1,300 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highland Falls at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 3,684 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.09 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3657° N, 73.9681° W |
| ZIP code | 10996 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3634495 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highland Falls
- Fort Montgomery1.9 mi SW
- West Point2.7 mi W
- Cold Spring3.8 mi N
- Nelsonville4.5 mi N
- Cornwall-on-Hudson5.3 mi NW
- Peekskill5.9 mi SE
- Firthcliffe6.3 mi NW
- Buchanan7.2 mi S
- Lake Mohegan7.3 mi SE
- Woodbury7.4 mi W
- Shrub Oak7.6 mi E
- Verplanck7.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Highland Falls
What county is Highland Falls in?
Highland Falls is in Orange County, New York.
What is the population of Highland Falls, NY?
3,684 people lived in Highland Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highland Falls, NY?
The ZIP code of Highland Falls is 10996.
What is the elevation of Highland Falls?
144 feet (44 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Highland Falls?
Fort Montgomery (1.9 mi), West Point (2.7 mi), Cold Spring (3.8 mi), Nelsonville (4.5 mi), Cornwall-on-Hudson (5.3 mi).
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