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Newburgh, NY
City in Orange County, New York. ZIP codes: 12550.
Population
28,519
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
7,493
ZIP codes
1
Newburgh and its ZIP codes
Newburgh at a glance
- Newburgh is about 18 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 50th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $56,960 a year, 34% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,900 (42% below New York) and median rent is $1,454 a month.
Local data for Newburgh, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newburgh, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,960
Poverty rate
24.3%
Median home value
$247,900
Median rent
$1,454/mo
Homeownership
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,510), Puerto Ricans (2,086), Italian Americans (1,848).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Newburgh.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,867
154,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $5,606 per person
How people get to work
Newburgh, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.1%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit5.1%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.9%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newburgh, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
837
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,082
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
45.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newburgh, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Newburgh
1 in or overlapping Newburgh. Population shown
Cities near Newburgh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BalmvilleCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 2.1 |
| New WindsorCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.8 |
| GardnertownCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.8 |
| BeaconCity | 3.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Vails GateCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| FirthcliffeCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| Cornwall-on-HudsonVillage | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| Orange LakeCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 8.7 |
| NelsonvilleVillage | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| Beaver Dam LakeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Salisbury MillsCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Cold SpringVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| FishkillVillage | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| New HamburgCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| MarlboroCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 5 |
| Merritt ParkCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newburgh, NY in?
- Newburgh is in Orange County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Newburgh, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newburgh include 12550.
- What is the population of Newburgh, NY?
- About 28,519 people live in Newburgh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newburgh?
- Nearby places include Balmville (1.7 mi), New Windsor (2.1 mi), Gardnertown (2.9 mi), Beacon (3.1 mi), Vails Gate (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023