Welcome to Whitney Point ...
The village of Whitney Point is located in Broome County<1>.
A typical abbreviation for Whitney Point: Whitney Pt.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Whitney Point has a population of 889 people<2> (see below for details).
Whitney Point is 940 feet [287 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Whitney Point lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Whitney Point lies within the (607) area code.
The ZIP code for Whitney Point: 13862<4>
The community of Whitney Point was established in 1791.
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Whitney Point had an population of 889 people. This is a decrease of 7.78% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 7.88% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Whitney Point had a population of 964 people. This makes Whitney Point the county's 22nd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 964 people, the population of Whitney Point has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (with a count of 965 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Whitney Point.
Communities near Whitney Point ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Whitney Point.
- Union
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- Union lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<5> to the south of Whitney Point.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 52,262 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Binghamton
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- Binghamton lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<5> to the south of Whitney Point.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 44,137 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Binghamton
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Binghamton<7>
- Vestal
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- Vestal lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<5> to the south of Whitney Point.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 28,768 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vestal have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Johnson City
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnson City
- Johnson City lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<5> to the south of Whitney Point.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 14,035 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Johnson City<7>
- Endicott
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Endicott
- Endicott lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<5> to the south of Whitney Point.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,425 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Endicott
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Endicott<7>
- Chenango
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chenango
- Chenango lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<5> to the south of Whitney Point.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,429 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chenango have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Fenton
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- Fenton lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<5> to the southeast of Whitney Point.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,174 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fenton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Kirkwood
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- Kirkwood lies 18 miles [29 km]<5> to the southeast of Whitney Point.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,440 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirkwood have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Maine
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- Maine lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<5> to the south of Whitney Point.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,005 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maine have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Dickinson
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- Dickinson lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<5> to the south of Whitney Point.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,973 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickinson have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Whitney Point. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Whitney Point.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Whitney Point. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Whitney Point.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Whitney Point. See our Newspapers Page for Whitney Point.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Whitney Point ...
Looking for more information about Whitney Point? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Whitney Point, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Whitney Point.
Adding Whitney Point to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Whitney Point in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention that we've found for Whitney Point was the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Whitney Point mentioned on a train schedule titled Greyhound Bus Time Table (November 1931).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Whitney Point.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Whitney Point. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Broome County: www.gobroomecounty.com/
The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of New York's counties, including Broome, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Whitney Point. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Whitney Point - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Whitney Point). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Whitney Point or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Whitney Point) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Whitney Point. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Whitney PointOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Whitney Point. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.3291, Longitude: -75.9658 |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |