MacDonnell Heights

Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York

Aerial view of MacDonnell Heights, New York
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MacDonnell Heights is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dutchess County, New York, with 1,291 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 207 ft (63 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arlington, 2.4 miles SW.

About MacDonnell Heights

MacDonnell Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, MacDonnell Heights had a population of 1,291. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.

The community is in western Dutchess County, in the northeastern section of the town of Poughkeepsie. It is bordered to the southeast by Wappinger Creek, across which is the town of LaGrange. The CDP includes the hamlets of MacDonnell Heights and Colonial Heights. U.S. Route 44 (Dutchess Turnpike) passes through the center of the CDP, leading west 4 miles (6 km) to the center of Poughkeepsie and northeast 21 miles (34 km) to Amenia .

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Living in MacDonnell Heights

Median household income
$141,579
Median home value
$354,800
Median age
50.9
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MacDonnell Heights, NY population

MacDonnell Heights had 1,291 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,291
Density2,056 per sq mi (794 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

MacDonnell Heights at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyDutchess County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,291 (2020)
Land area0.63 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates41.7165° N, 73.8606° W
ZIP code12604
Census code (GEOID)3644105

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about MacDonnell Heights

What county is MacDonnell Heights in?

MacDonnell Heights is in Dutchess County, New York.

What is the population of MacDonnell Heights, NY?

1,291 people lived in MacDonnell Heights at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of MacDonnell Heights, NY?

The ZIP code of MacDonnell Heights is 12604.

What is the elevation of MacDonnell Heights?

207 feet (63 m) above sea level.

What towns are near MacDonnell Heights?

Arlington (2.4 mi), Vassar College (2.6 mi), Pleasant Valley (2.7 mi), Fairview (3.0 mi), Poughkeepsie (3.4 mi).

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