Hudson
City in Columbia County, New York
Hudson is a city in Columbia County, New York, with 5,894 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 420 ft (128 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lorenz Park, 1.3 miles N.
- 5,894residents (2020 Census)
- 420 ftelevation · 128 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 2,731 / sq mipopulation density
- 12534ZIP code
About Hudson
Hudson is a city in and the county seat of Columbia County, New York, United States. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 5,894. On the east side of the Hudson River, 120 miles (190 km) from the Atlantic Ocean, it was named after the river's explorer, Henry Hudson.
Often called the "Brooklyn of Upstate New York", Hudson is a tourist destination known for its antique shops and boutiques.
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Living in Hudson
- Median household income
- $54,139
- Median home value
- $389,900
- Median rent
- $1,343/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Hudson had 5,894 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,894 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,731 per sq mi (1,055 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hudson at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,894 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.16 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2519° N, 73.7860° W |
| ZIP code | 12534 |
| Official website | cityofhudson.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3635969 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hudson
- Lorenz Park1.3 mi N
- Athens2.0 mi NW
- Stottville3.2 mi NE
- Claverack-Red Mills3.6 mi SE
- Sleepy Hollow Lake3.8 mi N
- Catskill4.4 mi SW
- Jefferson Heights4.8 mi W
- Leeds5.5 mi W
- Philmont7.1 mi E
- Coxsackie7.4 mi N
- South Cairo8.8 mi W
- Germantown9.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hudson
What county is Hudson in?
Hudson is in Columbia County, New York.
What is the population of Hudson, NY?
5,894 people lived in Hudson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hudson, NY?
The ZIP code of Hudson is 12534.
What is the elevation of Hudson?
420 feet (128 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hudson?
Lorenz Park (1.3 mi), Athens (2.0 mi), Stottville (3.2 mi), Claverack-Red Mills (3.6 mi), Sleepy Hollow Lake (3.8 mi).
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