Tillson
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Tillson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, with 1,516 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 233 ft (71 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rosendale, 1.4 miles N.
- 1,516residents (2020 Census)
- 233 ftelevation · 71 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.1 km²
- 647 / sq mipopulation density
- 12486main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Tillson
Tillson is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 1,516 at the 2020 census.
Tillson is in the Town of Rosendale, along routes 32 and 213.
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Living in Tillson
- Median household income
- $98,750
- Median home value
- $298,300
- Median rent
- $1,528/mo
- Median age
- 58.6
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Tillson had 1,516 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,516 |
|---|---|
| Density | 647 per sq mi (250 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tillson at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Ulster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,516 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.34 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8308° N, 74.0724° W |
| ZIP codes | 12486, 12471, 12472 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3673902 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tillson
- Rosendale1.4 mi N
- Rifton1.8 mi E
- High Falls2.5 mi W
- Stone Ridge4.4 mi W
- Hurley5.5 mi N
- New Paltz5.6 mi S
- Hillside6.4 mi N
- Port Ewen7.1 mi NE
- Hyde Park7.8 mi SE
- Staatsburg7.9 mi E
- Kingston7.9 mi NE
- Accord8.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tillson
What county is Tillson in?
Tillson is in Ulster County, New York.
What is the population of Tillson, NY?
1,516 people lived in Tillson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tillson, NY?
The main ZIP code is 12486. Other ZIP codes: 12471, 12472.
What is the elevation of Tillson?
233 feet (71 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tillson?
Rosendale (1.4 mi), Rifton (1.8 mi), High Falls (2.5 mi), Stone Ridge (4.4 mi), Hurley (5.5 mi).
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