Palenville
Census-designated place in Greene County, New York
Palenville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Greene County, New York, with 1,002 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Haines Falls, 3.8 miles W.
- 1,002residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.8 km²
- 296 / sq mipopulation density
- 12463ZIP code
About Palenville
Palenville is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 1,002 at the 2020 census.
Palenville is in the southwestern part of the town of Catskill, located at the junction of Routes 23A and 32A. It lies at the foot of Kaaterskill Clove, at the base of the Catskill Mountains. Kaaterskill Creek, exiting the Clove, runs through the town, and was spanned by a swinging footbridge, destroyed during Tropical Storm Irene. The creek provides a number of swimming holes in the summer months, and the Long Path runs through the town.
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Living in Palenville
- Median home value
- $238,500
- Median rent
- $1,008/mo
- Median age
- 49.5
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Palenville had 1,002 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,002 |
|---|---|
| Density | 296 per sq mi (114 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palenville at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Greene County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,002 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.38 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1857° N, 74.0290° W |
| ZIP code | 12463 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3656132 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palenville
- Haines Falls3.8 mi W
- Round Top5.2 mi N
- Tannersville5.4 mi W
- Cementon6.6 mi SE
- South Cairo6.8 mi NE
- Malden-on-Hudson8.0 mi SE
- Germantown8.0 mi SE
- Cairo8.3 mi N
- Leeds8.4 mi NE
- Jefferson Heights8.5 mi NE
- Saugerties8.9 mi SE
- Catskill9.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Palenville
What county is Palenville in?
Palenville is in Greene County, New York.
What is the population of Palenville, NY?
1,002 people lived in Palenville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palenville, NY?
The ZIP code of Palenville is 12463.
What is the elevation of Palenville?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palenville?
Haines Falls (3.8 mi), Round Top (5.2 mi), Tannersville (5.4 mi), Cementon (6.6 mi), South Cairo (6.8 mi).
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