Kingston
City in Ulster County, New York
Kingston is a city in Ulster County, New York, with 24,069 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 476 ft (145 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Kingston, 1.8 miles NE.
- 24,069residents (2020 Census)
- 476 ftelevation · 145 m
- 7.5 sq miland area · 19.4 km²
- 3,217 / sq mipopulation density
- 12417main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Kingston
Kingston is a city in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 24,069 at the 2020 census, while the Kingston metropolitan statistical area had 177,749 residents. It is at the confluence of Rondout Creek and the Hudson River, 91 miles (146 km) north of New York City and 59 miles (95 km) south of Albany. The city's metropolitan area is grouped with the New York metropolitan area around Manhattan by the United States Census Bureau.
Kingston became New York's first capital in 1777. During the American Revolutionary War, the city was burned by the British on October 16, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga. Albany was designated the state capital in 1797, years after the colonies achieved independence.
In the 19th century, Kingston became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in 1825 in the region. The city's connections to other markets through both the railroad and Erie Canal made it strong economically. Today many of the older buildings associated with this era are considered contributing as part of three historic districts, including the Stockade District uptown, the Midtown Neighborhood Broadway Corridor, and the Rondout-West Strand Historic District downtown. Each district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Kingston
- Median household income
- $68,186
- Median home value
- $315,500
- Median rent
- $1,469/mo
- Median age
- 37.2
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Kingston had 24,069 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,069 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,217 per sq mi (1,242 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kingston at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Ulster County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 24,069 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.48 sq mi (19.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.29 sq mi (3.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9301° N, 73.9968° W |
| ZIP codes | 12417, 12466 |
| Official website | kingston-ny.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3639727 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kingston
- East Kingston1.8 mi NE
- Lincoln Park2.0 mi N
- Hillside2.0 mi W
- Port Ewen2.1 mi SE
- Rhinecliff2.9 mi E
- Hurley3.6 mi SW
- Lake Katrine3.8 mi N
- Rhinebeck4.4 mi E
- Ruby5.5 mi N
- Barrytown6.1 mi NE
- Staatsburg6.5 mi SE
- Rosendale6.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kingston
What county is Kingston in?
Kingston is in Ulster County, New York.
What is the population of Kingston, NY?
24,069 people lived in Kingston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kingston, NY?
The main ZIP code is 12417. Other ZIP codes: 12466.
What is the elevation of Kingston?
476 feet (145 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kingston?
East Kingston (1.8 mi), Lincoln Park (2.0 mi), Hillside (2.0 mi), Port Ewen (2.1 mi), Rhinecliff (2.9 mi).
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