Germantown
Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York

Germantown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Columbia County, New York, with 1,121 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 135 ft (41 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cementon, 1.6 miles W.
- 1,121residents (2020 Census)
- 135 ftelevation · 41 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.4 km²
- 308 / sq mipopulation density
- 12526ZIP code
About Germantown
Germantown is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Germantown in Columbia County, New York, United States, on the east side of the Hudson River. The population of the CDP was 1,121 at the 2020 census, out of a total town population of 1,936.
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Living in Germantown
- Median household income
- $96,563
- Median home value
- $445,900
- Median age
- 56.4
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Germantown had 1,121 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,121 |
|---|---|
| Density | 308 per sq mi (119 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Germantown at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,121 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.64 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1359° N, 73.8880° W |
| ZIP code | 12526 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3628761 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Germantown
- Cementon1.6 mi W
- Malden-on-Hudson3.9 mi SW
- Saugerties5.1 mi SW
- Catskill5.8 mi N
- Tivoli5.8 mi S
- Saugerties South6.1 mi SW
- Jefferson Heights6.8 mi N
- Glasco7.0 mi SW
- Bard College7.9 mi S
- Upper Red Hook7.9 mi S
- Palenville8.0 mi NW
- Leeds8.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Germantown
What county is Germantown in?
Germantown is in Columbia County, New York.
What is the population of Germantown, NY?
1,121 people lived in Germantown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Germantown, NY?
The ZIP code of Germantown is 12526.
What is the elevation of Germantown?
135 feet (41 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Germantown?
Cementon (1.6 mi), Malden-on-Hudson (3.9 mi), Saugerties (5.1 mi), Catskill (5.8 mi), Tivoli (5.8 mi).
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