Phoenicia New York Map

About Phoenicia, New York

Phoenicia is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 271. The population density is 207.0 people per km². Phoenicia is located at 42.0848°N, 74.3154°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12464.

Phoenicia unfolds along the Esopus Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water that tumbles and pools with a constant, murmuring song, reflecting the towering, verdant slopes of the Catskill Mountains that embrace it. It lies 33.4 miles north-west of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 323°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south-west of Edgewood. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the crisp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a refreshing balm after the summer heat. Buildings, many bearing the weathered patina of decades, line the main thoroughfare, their storefronts displaying a charmingly eclectic mix of artisan crafts, antique treasures, and provisions for the hikers and campers drawn to this wild edge of the county. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy of oak and maple, paints shifting patterns on the weathered wood of porches and the sturdy stone foundations of homes, imbuing the scene with a quiet, enduring beauty. This valley has long drawn those seeking both sustenance and solace, its history intertwined with the logging industry that once echoed through these mountains and the summer resorts that later flourished, their grand hotels now mostly faded memories. Phoenicia, though small, has cultivated a spirit of independent enterprise, its economy now buoyed by a thriving arts scene, independent bookstores, and the steady stream of visitors who come to explore the abundant natural wonders, including the nearby Esopus Creek, a renowned fly-fishing destination. The very character of Phoenicia seems to be etched not in stone, but in the resilience of its people and the enduring grandeur of the landscape, a place where the past whispers in the rustling leaves and the present hums with a gentle, unhurried energy.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Phoenicia, 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 Phoenicia and Ulster County.

Detailed location data for Phoenicia includes the ZIP code (12464), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment (Onteora 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 Phoenicia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.