South Lansing

Census-designated place in Tompkins County, New York

Aerial view of South Lansing, New York
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South Lansing is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tompkins County, New York, with 1,078 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 925 ft (282 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lansing, 3.0 miles S.

About South Lansing

South Lansing is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Lansing had a population of 1,078. The CDP includes the hamlets of South Lansing, Terpening Corners, and Asbury. The area was first listed as a CDP before the 2020 census.

The community is in northern Tompkins County, southeast of the geographic center of the town of Lansing. It is the location of the Lansing Town Hall. New York State Route 34 passes through the community, leading north 30 miles (48 km) to Auburn and south through the village of Lansing 7 miles (11 km) to Ithaca. State Route 34B joins Route 34 in South Lansing but heads east 7 miles (11 km) to Route 38 between Groton and Freeville; while to the west it soon turns and runs parallel to Route 34, rejoining it in Fleming.

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Median age
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South Lansing, NY population

South Lansing had 1,078 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,078
Density390 per sq mi (151 per km²)

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

South Lansing at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyTompkins County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,078 (2020)
Land area2.76 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Coordinates42.5325° N, 76.4963° W
ZIP code14882
Census code (GEOID)3669342

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

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Frequently asked questions about South Lansing

What county is South Lansing in?

South Lansing is in Tompkins County, New York.

What is the population of South Lansing, NY?

1,078 people lived in South Lansing at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of South Lansing, NY?

The ZIP code of South Lansing is 14882.

What is the elevation of South Lansing?

925 feet (282 m) above sea level.

What towns are near South Lansing?

Lansing (3.0 mi), Cayuga Heights (4.5 mi), Northeast Ithaca (4.7 mi), Northwest Ithaca (5.5 mi), Forest Home (5.7 mi).

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