Plattekill
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Plattekill is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, with 1,296 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marlboro, 4.3 miles E.
- 1,296residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 469 / sq mipopulation density
- 12542ZIP code
About Plattekill
Plattekill is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 1,296 at the 2020 census. The community, as is the town, is named after a local stream, the Platte Kill.
Plattekill is in the southern part of the Town of Plattekill. The community is adjacent to the New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) at the junction of Routes 32 and 13 and is one mile (1.6 km) north of the county line of Orange County.
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Living in Plattekill
- Median household income
- $107,813
- Median home value
- $377,600
- Median rent
- $2,139/mo
- Median age
- 28.9
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Plattekill had 1,296 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,296 |
|---|---|
| Density | 469 per sq mi (181 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plattekill at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Ulster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,296 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.77 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6198° N, 74.0586° W |
| ZIP code | 12542 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3658541 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plattekill
- Marlboro4.3 mi E
- Clintondale5.0 mi N
- Milton5.2 mi NE
- Wallkill5.5 mi W
- Gardnertown5.5 mi S
- Orange Lake6.1 mi S
- Gardiner6.2 mi NW
- New Hamburg6.5 mi E
- Balmville6.6 mi S
- Crown Heights6.9 mi E
- Wappingers Falls7.5 mi E
- Walden7.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Plattekill
What county is Plattekill in?
Plattekill is in Ulster County, New York.
What is the population of Plattekill, NY?
1,296 people lived in Plattekill at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plattekill, NY?
The ZIP code of Plattekill is 12542.
What is the elevation of Plattekill?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plattekill?
Marlboro (4.3 mi), Clintondale (5.0 mi), Milton (5.2 mi), Wallkill (5.5 mi), Gardnertown (5.5 mi).
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