Marlboro New York Map

About Marlboro, New York

Marlboro is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,679. The population density is 306.7 people per km². Marlboro is located at 41.6056°N, 73.9715°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12542.

Marlboro, a community of quiet lanes and rolling hills, unfolds itself against the broad, patient sweep of the Hudson River. It lies 7.0 miles south-south-west of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 202°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-north-east of Newburgh. Here, the landscape is a layered composition of verdant orchards, their branches heavy with nascent fruit in spring and laden with a rich harvest in autumn, and the darker, more enduring tapestry of hardwood forests that climb the slopes. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, benevolent shadows that soften the edges of barns and fields, lending a golden hue to the weathered clapboard of older homes. The air itself carries a certain crispness, a blend of river mist and the scent of damp earth and ripening apples, a testament to Marlboro's agricultural heritage. The history of Marlboro is deeply entwined with its fertile land and its proximity to the vital artery of the Hudson. For generations, this was a place defined by its orchards, a name synonymous with the crisp, sweet apples that found their way to markets far beyond the county line. The local economy, while diversifying, still carries the imprint of this agricultural past, with farm stands dotting the byways and the enduring presence of apple trees a constant reminder. Beyond the orchards, the character of Marlboro is shaped by its quiet residential pockets and its connection to the river, a waterway that has always served as both a pathway and a source of sustenance, a silent witness to the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of this Ulster County locale.

About This Marlboro Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Marlboro, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.605649, -73.971528. 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 Marlboro and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Marlboro includes the ZIP code (12542), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment (Marlboro 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 Marlboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.