Highland
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Highland is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, with 6,385 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Marist College, 1.6 miles E.
- 6,385residents (2020 Census)
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 1,182 / sq mipopulation density
- 12528ZIP code
About Highland
Highland is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 6,385 at the 2020 census. It is part of the New York City Combined Statistical area.
Highland is a community in the town of Lloyd, on U.S. Route 9W. Routes 44 and 55 run through it as well. It is across the western end of the Mid-Hudson Bridge across from Poughkeepsie.
Highland is at the western end of the Walkway over the Hudson. From there, the Hudson Valley Rail Trail extends westward through the Town of Lloyd on to New Paltz, forming part of the Empire State Trail.
Highland also contains Franny Reese State Park and Highland Landing Park.
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Living in Highland
- Median household income
- $101,917
- Median home value
- $415,900
- Median rent
- $1,483/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Highland had 6,385 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,385 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,182 per sq mi (456 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Highland at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Ulster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,385 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.40 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi (1.83 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.7224° N, 73.9636° W |
| ZIP code | 12528 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3634484 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Highland
- Marist College1.6 mi E
- Fairview2.7 mi E
- Poughkeepsie3.0 mi SE
- Arlington3.8 mi SE
- Haviland4.4 mi NE
- Vassar College4.4 mi SE
- Hyde Park4.5 mi N
- Milton4.6 mi S
- Clintondale4.7 mi SW
- MacDonnell Heights5.3 mi E
- Spackenkill5.4 mi SE
- Crown Heights5.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Highland
What county is Highland in?
Highland is in Ulster County, New York.
What is the population of Highland, NY?
6,385 people lived in Highland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Highland, NY?
The ZIP code of Highland is 12528.
What towns are near Highland?
Marist College (1.6 mi), Fairview (2.7 mi), Poughkeepsie (3.0 mi), Arlington (3.8 mi), Haviland (4.4 mi).
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