Monroe New York Map

About Monroe, New York

Monroe is a locality in Orange County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,364. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Monroe is located at 41.3306°N, 74.1868°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10950.

Monroe rests in the embrace of rolling hills, a place where the Ramapo River, a ribbon of cool water, tumbles and widens as it journeys south. It lies 1.3 miles south-west of Kiryas Joel, NY (from Kiryas Joel, NY: bearing 231°T), and is situated 5.4 miles south of Blooming Grove. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer rain, and the light at dusk often paints the western sky in hues of lavender and bruised plum. Ancient oaks and maples, their branches gnarled like the hands of old storytellers, stand sentinel over fields that have seen generations of planting and harvest. The terrain, a gentle rise and fall, hints at the glacial forces that shaped this valley, creating pockets of woodland and open meadows that invite the eye to wander. The origins of Monroe are entwined with early American industry, a legacy visible in the remnants of stone mills that once harnessed the power of the Ramapo. For decades, the village thrived on the manufacture of textiles and paper, its economy buoyed by the steady flow of the river and the industrious spirit of its people. Though manufacturing has largely shifted, a quiet entrepreneurial energy persists, with local businesses and farms contributing to the town's distinct character. The proximity to larger metropolitan areas has brought a steady influx of residents seeking a respite from urban bustle, yet Monroe retains a palpable connection to its agricultural past, with farmers' markets still a vibrant gathering place, offering the season's bounty under the wide, open sky.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Monroe, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Monroe and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (10950), telephone area code (914), county seat of Orange County (Goshen), and school district assignment (Monroe-Woodbury 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 Monroe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.