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Highland, NY
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York. ZIP codes: 12528.
Population
6,367
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,179
ZIP codes
1
Highland and its ZIP codes
Highland at a glance
- Highland is about 2.8 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $101,917, 19% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $415,900 and median rent is $1,483 a month.
Local data for Highland, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Highland, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,917
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$415,900
Median rent
$1,483/mo
Homeownership
60.7%
Bachelor's or higher
49.5%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,498), Irish Americans (967), German Americans (926).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ulster County. PPP loans are for Highland.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,421
60,554 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,090
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.16B
FY 2026, $6,379 per person
How people get to work
Highland, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home18.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Highland, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,690
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
897
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Highland, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.1%
U.S. 33.3% -5.2 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Highland
1 in or overlapping Highland. Population shown
Cities near Highland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Marist CollegeCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.3 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.4 |
| PoughkeepsieCity | 2.7 mi | 5.1 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Vassar CollegeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| HavilandCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.2 |
| ClintondaleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 6.4 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.7 |
| MacDonnell HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| SpackenkillCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Crown HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| TitusvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| New PaltzVillage | 6.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Red Oaks MillCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Pleasant ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Highland, NY in?
- Highland is in Ulster County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Highland, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Highland include 12528.
- What is the population of Highland, NY?
- About 6,367 people live in Highland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Highland?
- Nearby places include Marist College (1.4 mi), Fairview (2.4 mi), Poughkeepsie (2.7 mi), Arlington (3.6 mi), Vassar College (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023