South Hill

Census-designated place in Tompkins County, New York

Aerial view of South Hill, New York
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South Hill is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tompkins County, New York, with 7,245 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 778 ft (237 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Ithaca, 1.9 miles NE.

About South Hill

South Hill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tompkins County, New York, United States. The population was 7,245 at the 2020 census. The South Hill CDP is located within the town of Ithaca and it is located near the south end of Cayuga Lake. The name South Hill is shared with a contiguous area within the city of Ithaca.

Ithaca College is located in the South Hill CDP.

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Median household income
$104,211
Median home value
$353,800
Median rent
$1,991/mo
Median age
20.4
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South Hill, NY population

South Hill had 7,245 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,245
Density1,229 per sq mi (474 per km²)

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

South Hill at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyTompkins County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population7,245 (2020)
Land area5.90 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Water area0.09 sq mi (0.25 km²)
Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Coordinates42.4101° N, 76.4913° W
ZIP code14850
Census code (GEOID)3669199

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

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Frequently asked questions about South Hill

What county is South Hill in?

South Hill is in Tompkins County, New York.

What is the population of South Hill, NY?

7,245 people lived in South Hill at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of South Hill, NY?

The ZIP code of South Hill is 14850.

What is the elevation of South Hill?

778 feet (237 m) above sea level.

What towns are near South Hill?

East Ithaca (1.9 mi), Ithaca (2.4 mi), Forest Home (3.1 mi), Cayuga Heights (4.0 mi), Danby (4.0 mi).

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