New Paltz (village), New York

New Paltz, New York
Village of New Paltz
Buildings on downtown Main Street
Buildings on downtown Main Street
Flag of New Paltz, New York
Official seal of New Paltz, New York
Etymology: From Palatine German pronunciation of Pfalz
Location in Ulster County and the State of New York.
Location in Ulster County and the State of New York.
Location of New York in the United States
Location of New York in the United States
Coordinates: 41°45′N 74°5′W / 41.750°N 74.083°W / 41.750; -74.083
Country United States
State New York
CountyUlster
Founded1887
Government
 • TypeVillage
 • BodyBoard of Trustees
 • MayorTim Rogers[1]
Area
 • Total1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2)
 • Land1.76 sq mi (4.56 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Highest elevation
(S village line near SE corner)
360 ft (110 m)
Lowest elevation
(Wallkill River at E village corner)
160 ft (50 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,324
 • Density4,156.64/sq mi (1,605.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern [EST])
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code(s)
12561
Area code845
FIPS code36-50551
GNIS feature ID0958443
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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.[3]

New Paltz is located within the town of New Paltz. It is also 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 (I-87), as well as state routes 299, 32, and 208, and is about 90 minutes from both New York City and Albany.

  1. ^ "Mayor and Board of Trustees • Village of New Paltz". Village of New Paltz. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "Quickfacts - New Paltz village, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2021.