Rifton
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Rifton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, with 481 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tillson, 1.8 miles W.
- 481residents (2020 Census)
- 180 ftelevation · 55 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 388 / sq mipopulation density
- 12471main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Rifton
Rifton is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 481 at the 2020 census.
Rifton is home to the Woodcrest Bruderhof and is located near the western town line of the Town of Esopus on Route 213.
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Living in Rifton
- Median household income
- $2,499
- Median home value
- $227,800
- Median age
- 58.6
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Rifton had 481 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 481 |
|---|---|
| Density | 388 per sq mi (150 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rifton at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Ulster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 481 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8297° N, 74.0380° W |
| ZIP codes | 12471, 12486 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3661797 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rifton
- Tillson1.8 mi W
- Rosendale2.2 mi NW
- High Falls4.2 mi W
- Hurley5.7 mi N
- New Paltz5.9 mi S
- Port Ewen6.0 mi NE
- Stone Ridge6.1 mi W
- Staatsburg6.2 mi E
- Hillside6.2 mi N
- Hyde Park6.2 mi SE
- Kingston7.3 mi N
- Rhinecliff8.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rifton
What county is Rifton in?
Rifton is in Ulster County, New York.
What is the population of Rifton, NY?
481 people lived in Rifton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rifton, NY?
The main ZIP code is 12471. Other ZIP codes: 12486.
What is the elevation of Rifton?
180 feet (55 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rifton?
Tillson (1.8 mi), Rosendale (2.2 mi), High Falls (4.2 mi), Hurley (5.7 mi), New Paltz (5.9 mi).
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