Rouses Point
Village in Clinton County, New York

Rouses Point is a village in Clinton County, New York, with 2,195 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alburgh, 3.0 miles E.
- 2,195residents (2020 Census)
- 112 ftelevation · 34 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 1,254 / sq mipopulation density
- 12979ZIP code
About Rouses Point
Rouses Point is a village in Clinton County, New York, United States, along the 45th parallel. The population was 2,195 at the 2020 census. The village is named after Jacques Rouse, a French Canadian soldier who fought alongside the Americans during their war for independence. The village is on the western shore of Lake Champlain at the source of the Richelieu River. Also located in the northeastern corner of the town of Champlain, it is north of the city of Plattsburgh and is on the Canada–United States border.
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Living in Rouses Point
- Median household income
- $46,250
- Median home value
- $197,400
- Median rent
- $737/mo
- Median age
- 45.4
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Rouses Point had 2,195 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,195 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,254 per sq mi (484 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rouses Point at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 2,195 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.75 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.72 sq mi (1.87 km²) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9912° N, 73.3637° W |
| ZIP code | 12979 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3663979 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rouses Point
- Alburgh, VT3.0 mi E
- Champlain3.4 mi W
- Chazy7.6 mi SW
- Isle La Motte, VT8.3 mi S
- Mooers11.5 mi W
- Highgate Springs, VT12.6 mi E
- North Hero, VT12.7 mi SE
- Swanton, VT12.8 mi E
- West Chazy14.0 mi SW
- Highgate, VT15.0 mi E
- Altona16.1 mi SW
- Highgate Center, VT16.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Rouses Point
What county is Rouses Point in?
Rouses Point is in Clinton County, New York.
What is the population of Rouses Point, NY?
2,195 people lived in Rouses Point at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rouses Point, NY?
The ZIP code of Rouses Point is 12979.
What is the elevation of Rouses Point?
112 feet (34 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rouses Point?
Alburgh (3.0 mi), Champlain (3.4 mi), Chazy (7.6 mi), Isle La Motte (8.3 mi), Mooers (11.5 mi).
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