Wallkill New York Map

About Wallkill, New York

Wallkill is a locality in Ulster County, New York, United States. It has a population of 27,426. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Wallkill is located at 41.6056°N, 74.1840°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12589.

Wallkill lies cradled by the rolling hills and fertile farmlands of Ulster County, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald and gold under a wide, open sky. It lies 11.4 miles north-west of Newburgh, NY (from Newburgh, NY: bearing 308°T), and is situated 5.6 miles west of Plattekill. The Wallkill River itself, a ribbon of silver, meanders through this terrain, its banks often fringed with willows and the sturdy oaks that speak of a long, patient history. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a subtle perfume that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, softened shadows across the fields. The gentle incline of the land towards the river creates a sense of quiet enclosure, a place where the world feels both expansive and intimately known. The economic pulse of Wallkill has long been tied to the earth, its history a testament to generations of farmers who have coaxed sustenance from this generous soil. From its early days as a Dutch settlement, the area has maintained a strong agricultural character, with apple orchards and dairy farms still defining much of its visual and economic identity. While the broader region might draw visitors for its proximity to the Shawangunk Ridge, Wallkill itself retains a grounded, working-class feel, its residents a blend of old families and newer arrivals drawn to its unpretentious charm. The echoes of past industries, perhaps a long-gone grist mill or a small manufacturing plant, are whispered in the quiet streets, adding layers to the present-day tableau of everyday life.

About This Wallkill Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Wallkill includes the ZIP code (12589), telephone area code (845), county seat of Ulster County (Kingston), and school district assignment (Wallkill 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 Wallkill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.