City

Highland Falls, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  New York

👥5,273Population
💰$96,106Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$307,800Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.8%Hispanic: 30.2%Black: 16.2%Asian: 5%Other: 2.8%Race
White43.8%
Hispanic30.2%
Black16.2%
Asian5.0%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma60 (1.8%)
HS Graduate915 (27.2%)
Some College462 (13.7%)
Associates458 (13.6%)
Bachelors344 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree1,131 (33.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 33.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad27.2%
Some College13.7%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate33.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.4%Renter: 40.6%Tenure
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,106 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$307,800 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,717/mo
Total Housing Units2,442
Vacant Units165

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
58%
About Highland Falls, NY

Highland Falls is a city in New York, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,273 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Highland Falls is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,106 is above the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Highland Falls is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $307,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,717 per month.

The population of Highland Falls is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.8%.

Highland Falls, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Highland Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
10928 5,273 $96,106 $307,800 $1,717 5.0% 43.8% 59.4%