Highland, New York
Highland: Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
About
Highland is a CDP located in the county of Ulster in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,530 and a population density of 496 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,489 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Highland
| Population : | 2,489 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Ulster County |
| Postal code : | 12528 |
| Area : | 5.1 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:10:20 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 488 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Highland is located at 41°43'15"N 73°57'37"W (41.7209300, -73.9601400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Highland decreased by 1.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,530 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,517 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,510 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,512 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,470 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,443 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,452 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,458 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,479 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,484 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,489 | 0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Highland (1)
Collector of the Port of New York Philip Elting was born in Highland
Schools in Highland
College & universities near Highland, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192819 | Marist College | Poughkeepsie (NY) | 12601 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Highland, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| POU | Poughkeepsie station | 41 Main St. | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Highland
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Post Office | Highland (NY) | 12528 |
Other cities in Ulster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ulster County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wallkill | 29,331 | Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York |
| Saugerties | 19,002 | Town in Ulster County, New York, United States |
| Wawarsing | 12,535 | Town in New York |
| Lloyd | 10,678 | Town in Ulster County, New York, United States |
| Plattekill | 10,188 | Town in New York, USA |
| Crawford | 9,157 | Human settlement in Orange County, New York, United States of America |
| Esopus | 8,704 | Town in New York |
| New Paltz | 6,901 | Town in New York |
| Hurley | 6,002 | Town in Ulster County, New York, United States |
| Rosendale | 5,760 | Human settlement in Ulster County, New York, United States of America |
| Gardiner | 5,594 | Town in New York |
| Marbletown | 5,544 | Town in Ulster County, New York |
| Ellenville | 4,006 | City in Ulster County, New York, United States of America |
| Marlboro | 3,669 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Port Ewen | 3,546 | Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York |
| Veteran | 3,119 | Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Highland distances to largest New York cities
