City

Highland Mills, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  New York

👥10,342Population
💰$141,893Median HH Income▲ 86% above avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$399,700Median Home Value▲ 43% above avg
🎓60.1%College Grads▲ 55% above avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 77% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.9%Hispanic: 26.8%Black: 10.3%Asian: 6.4%Other: 4.2%Race
White51.9%
Hispanic26.8%
Black10.3%
Asian6.4%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads60.1% ▲ 55% above avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 77% above avg
No HS Diploma56 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,118 (17.4%)
Some College452 (7%)
Associates933 (14.5%)
Bachelors706 (11%)
Graduate Degree3,148 (49.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 17.4%Some College: 7%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 49.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad17.4%
Some College7.0%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate49.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.6%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
56%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$141,893 ▲ 86% above avg
Median Home Value$399,700 ▲ 43% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,890/mo
Total Housing Units3,647
Vacant Units224

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Highland Mills, NY

Highland Mills is a city in New York, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,342 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Highland Mills is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $141,893 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Highland Mills is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $399,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,890 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Highland Mills is highly educated. 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (51.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Highland Mills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
10930 10,342 $141,893 $399,700 $1,890 8.7% 60.1% 92.4%