Nelsonville
Village in Putnam County, New York
Nelsonville is a village in Putnam County, New York, with 624 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 187 ft (57 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cold Spring, 0.8 miles S.
- 624residents (2020 Census)
- 187 ftelevation · 57 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 603 / sq mipopulation density
- 12520ZIP code
About Nelsonville
Nelsonville is a village located in the town of Philipstown in Putnam County, New York, United States. The population was 624 at the time of the 2020 census.
Nelsonville lies in the Hudson Highlands directly east of the village of Cold Spring. On Main Street, the border is roughly demarcated by the western property line of the Baptist Church at the height of land, and by the property line along the rear of the church lot, extending south toward the Cold Spring Cemetery.
Along with its neighbor, Cold Spring, the village is known for being a small, picturesque enclave with a historic housing stock. It is a popular weekend and fall foliage destination for New York City residents, and the origin of several well-known hiking trails that traverse the Hudson Highlands. The village is served by the Cold Spring Metro-North Railroad stop on the Hudson Line.
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Living in Nelsonville
- Median household income
- $153,750
- Median home value
- $599,700
- Median rent
- $1,902/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Nelsonville had 624 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 624 |
|---|---|
| Density | 603 per sq mi (233 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nelsonville at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Putnam County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 624 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.03 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4295° N, 73.9499° W |
| ZIP code | 12520 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3649781 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nelsonville
- Cold Spring0.8 mi S
- Cornwall-on-Hudson3.4 mi W
- Firthcliffe4.4 mi W
- Highland Falls4.5 mi S
- New Windsor5.1 mi NW
- Beacon5.2 mi N
- Vails Gate5.7 mi W
- West Point6.0 mi SW
- Newburgh6.2 mi NW
- Fort Montgomery6.3 mi S
- Fishkill7.8 mi N
- Balmville7.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Nelsonville
What county is Nelsonville in?
Nelsonville is in Putnam County, New York.
What is the population of Nelsonville, NY?
624 people lived in Nelsonville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nelsonville, NY?
The ZIP code of Nelsonville is 12520.
What is the elevation of Nelsonville?
187 feet (57 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nelsonville?
Cold Spring (0.8 mi), Cornwall-on-Hudson (3.4 mi), Firthcliffe (4.4 mi), Highland Falls (4.5 mi), New Windsor (5.1 mi).
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