Ellenville New York Map

About Ellenville, New York

Ellenville is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,211. The population density is 187.0 people per km². Ellenville is located at 41.7170°N, 74.3957°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12420.

Ellenville rests at the foot of the Shawangunk Ridge, a sentinel of ancient rock that rises dramatically from the valley floor. It lies 13.4 miles north-west of Wallkill, NY (from Wallkill, NY: bearing 305°T), and is situated 3.5 miles south-west of Wawarsing. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: broad, fertile plains give way to steep, forested inclines, and the Wallkill River, a ribbon of silver, meanders through the heart of the valley. In the soft light of late afternoon, the ridge itself seems to exhale a cool, verdant breath, painting the sky with hues of lavender and gold as the sun begins its descent. The air, when it carries the scent of pine and damp earth, feels clean and invigorating, a promise of wildness just beyond the cultivated fields. The history of Ellenville is deeply intertwined with the harnessing of its natural resources. Once a bustling hub of industry, its mills and factories drew life from the power of the Wallkill and the bounty of the surrounding forests. The legacy of these enterprises can still be glimpsed in the brickwork of older buildings, silent witnesses to a time of robust commerce. Today, while the echoes of heavy machinery have faded, a quiet resilience persists, with a local economy that now leans towards tourism, artisanal crafts, and the enduring appeal of its natural setting. The Mohonk Preserve, a vast expanse of protected wilderness, draws visitors to hike its famed carriage roads and marvel at the sheer cliffs, a testament to the enduring power of the Shawangunk landscape that defines Ellenville.

About This Ellenville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ellenville, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.717038, -74.39571. 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 Ellenville and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Ellenville includes the ZIP code (12428), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment (Ellenville 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 Ellenville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.