Upper Red Hook New York Map

About Upper Red Hook, New York

Upper Red Hook is a locality in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 311. The population density is 141.6 people per km². Upper Red Hook is located at 42.0298°N, 73.8446°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12571.

Upper Red Hook surveys the Hudson Valley with a quiet, enduring presence. It lies 23.1 miles north of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 10°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east-south-east of Saugerties. The land here rolls with a gentle insistence, the fields of corn and hay stretching out under broad skies, bordered by stands of oak and maple that turn to fiery hues in autumn. Roads, often lined with stone walls that speak of generations of clearing, wind between farmsteads and clusters of homes, leading towards the distant blue of the Catskill Mountains. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of turned earth and, in summer, the sweet perfume of ripening fruit from the surrounding orchards. The very light seems to possess a certain clarity, a sharp, clean quality that defines the contours of the terrain and the weathered facades of barns. This region of Dutchess County, while not boasting grand historical monuments, carries the weight of its agricultural past. For centuries, the fertile soil of Upper Red Hook has sustained farming families, their livelihoods tied to the changing seasons and the bounty of the land. While the dairy farms and apple orchards remain vital, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses and artisans contributing to the character of Upper Red Hook. The nearby colleges and universities, while not within its immediate borders, draw a steady stream of students and academics who often find themselves drawn to the quieter, more pastoral rhythm of life here. The sense of place is palpable, a subtle blend of rural tradition and a quiet, forward-looking spirit.

About This Upper Red Hook Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Upper Red Hook, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.029814, -73.844576. 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 Upper Red Hook and Dutchess County.

Detailed location data for Upper Red Hook includes the ZIP code (12571), telephone area code (845), county seat of Dutchess County (Poughkeepsie), and school district assignment (Red Hook 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 Upper Red Hook is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.