West Point
Census-designated place in Orange County, New York
West Point is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Orange County, New York, with 7,341 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 722 ft (220 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Montgomery, 2.1 miles SE.
- 7,341residents (2020 Census)
- 722 ftelevation · 220 m
- 18.4 sq miland area · 47.7 km²
- 398 / sq mipopulation density
- 10928main ZIP code (3 in total)
About West Point
West Point is a census-designated place in Orange County, New York, United States. It is the oldest continuously occupied military post in the United States.
Located on the Hudson River in New York, General George Washington stationed his headquarters in West Point in the summer and fall of 1779 during the American Revolutionary War, and later called it "the most important Post in America" in 1781 following the war's end. West Point was also the site of General Benedict Arnold's failed attempt at treason during the Revolutionary War.
West Point was first occupied by the United States Armed Forces in January 1778 by Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons. Since then, West Point has been occupied by the United States Army. It comprises 25.1 sq mi (65 km2) land and water, including the campus of the United States Military Academy, which is commonly referred to as "West Point".
West Point is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Highlands in Orange County, located on the western bank of the Hudson River. The population was 7,341 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area as well as the larger New York–Newark, NY–NJ–CT–PA Combined Statistical Area.
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Living in West Point
- Median household income
- $135,333
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 21.5
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West Point had 7,341 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,341 |
|---|---|
| Density | 398 per sq mi (154 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Point at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,341 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.44 sq mi (47.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3607° N, 74.0197° W |
| ZIP codes | 10928, 10922, 10996 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3680747 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Point
- Fort Montgomery2.1 mi SE
- Highland Falls2.7 mi E
- Woodbury4.8 mi SW
- Cornwall-on-Hudson5.0 mi N
- Cold Spring5.3 mi NE
- Firthcliffe5.7 mi N
- Nelsonville6.0 mi NE
- Mountain Lodge Park6.6 mi W
- Salisbury Mills6.7 mi NW
- Vails Gate7.0 mi N
- Peekskill7.1 mi SE
- Harriman7.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Point
What county is West Point in?
West Point is in Orange County, New York.
What is the population of West Point, NY?
7,341 people lived in West Point at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Point, NY?
The main ZIP code is 10928. Other ZIP codes: 10922, 10996.
What is the elevation of West Point?
722 feet (220 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Point?
Fort Montgomery (2.1 mi), Highland Falls (2.7 mi), Woodbury (4.8 mi), Cornwall-on-Hudson (5.0 mi), Cold Spring (5.3 mi).
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