Castleton-on-Hudson New York Map

About Castleton-on-Hudson, New York

Castleton-on-Hudson is a locality in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,591. The population density is 824.5 people per km². Castleton-on-Hudson is located at 42.5184°N, 73.7512°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12033.

Castleton-on-Hudson rests on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, a wide, purposeful waterway that dictates much of the landscape here. It lies 9.3 miles south of Albany, NY (from Albany, NY: bearing 178°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south-south-west of East Greenbush. The terrain rises gently from the river’s edge, a series of low hills carpeted with a mix of deciduous trees and open fields, their greens deepening and softening under the expansive New York sky. In the late afternoon, the sun, beginning its descent, casts long, golden shadows that stretch across the meadows, highlighting the subtle contours of the land and lending a quiet dignity to the scene. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and the distant, metallic tang of the river’s flow. This is a place with a history woven into the very course of the Hudson, once a vital artery for trade and travel. Castleton-on-Hudson’s economy has long been tied to the river, its past marked by shipbuilding and the brisk movement of goods. Today, the echo of that industrious past can still be felt, though the pace has shifted. The town retains a character that speaks of its agricultural roots, with surrounding farms still contributing to the local landscape and, in a more subdued way, to its economic pulse. The distinctive silhouette of the old railroad bridge, a skeletal reminder of a bygone era of transportation, stands as a silent sentinel over the river, a landmark that has witnessed generations come and go, each leaving their own subtle imprint on Castleton-on-Hudson.

About This Castleton-on-Hudson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Castleton-on-Hudson, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.518414, -73.751232. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Castleton-on-Hudson and Rensselaer County.

Detailed location data for Castleton-on-Hudson includes the ZIP code (12033), telephone area code (518), county seat of Rensselaer County (Troy), and school district assignment (Schodack Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Castleton-on-Hudson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.