Watchtower
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Watchtower is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, with 1,709 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 344 ft (105 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pine Bush, 2.6 miles SW.
- 1,709residents (2020 Census)
- 344 ftelevation · 105 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 2,404 / sq mipopulation density
- 12566ZIP code
About Watchtower
Watchtower is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Shawangunk, Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 1,709 at the 2020 census.
It is owned and operated by the Watchtower Society (a legal entity of Jehovah's Witnesses) and has been in operation since 1963.
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Watchtower had 1,709 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,709 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,404 per sq mi (928 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watchtower at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Ulster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,709 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.71 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6370° N, 74.2626° W |
| ZIP code | 12566 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3678487 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watchtower
- Pine Bush2.6 mi SW
- Wallkill5.4 mi E
- Walker Valley5.7 mi W
- Walden6.6 mi SE
- Gardiner6.6 mi NE
- Cragsmoor6.9 mi W
- Ellenville7.0 mi NW
- Montgomery8.1 mi S
- Napanoch9.8 mi NW
- Kerhonkson10.1 mi N
- Maybrook10.6 mi S
- Plattekill10.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watchtower
What county is Watchtower in?
Watchtower is in Ulster County, New York.
What is the population of Watchtower, NY?
1,709 people lived in Watchtower at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watchtower, NY?
The ZIP code of Watchtower is 12566.
What is the elevation of Watchtower?
344 feet (105 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watchtower?
Pine Bush (2.6 mi), Wallkill (5.4 mi), Walker Valley (5.7 mi), Walden (6.6 mi), Gardiner (6.6 mi).
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