New Paltz
Village in Ulster County, New York
New Paltz is a village in Ulster County, New York, with 7,324 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Clintondale, 4.4 miles SE.
- 7,324residents (2020 Census)
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 4,157 / sq mipopulation density
- 12561ZIP code
About New Paltz
New Paltz is a village in Ulster County located in the U.S. state of New York. It is approximately 80 miles (130 km) north of New York City and 70 miles (110 km) south of Albany. The population was 7,324 at the 2020 census.
New Paltz is located within the town of New Paltz, and is home to the State University of New York at New Paltz, founded in 1828. The town is served by exit 18 on the New York State Thruway, as well as state routes 299, 32, and 208; it is also about 90 minutes from both New York City and Albany.
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Living in New Paltz
- Median household income
- $52,774
- Median home value
- $414,500
- Median rent
- $1,672/mo
- Median age
- 21.5
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New Paltz had 7,324 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,324 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,157 per sq mi (1,605 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Paltz at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Ulster County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 7,324 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.76 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.7499° N, 74.0797° W |
| ZIP code | 12561 |
| Official website | villageofnewpaltz.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3650551 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Paltz
- Clintondale4.4 mi SE
- Tillson5.6 mi N
- High Falls5.6 mi N
- Rifton5.9 mi N
- Gardiner6.0 mi SW
- Highland6.3 mi E
- Rosendale7.0 mi N
- Stone Ridge7.7 mi NW
- Marist College7.8 mi E
- Hyde Park7.8 mi E
- Accord8.5 mi NW
- Milton8.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Paltz
What county is New Paltz in?
New Paltz is in Ulster County, New York.
What is the population of New Paltz, NY?
7,324 people lived in New Paltz at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Paltz, NY?
The ZIP code of New Paltz is 12561.
What towns are near New Paltz?
Clintondale (4.4 mi), Tillson (5.6 mi), High Falls (5.6 mi), Rifton (5.9 mi), Gardiner (6.0 mi).
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