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Plattekill, NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York.

Population

1,095

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

396

ZIP codes

0

Plattekill and its ZIP codes

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Plattekill at a glance

  • The median household income is $107,813, 25% above the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $377,600 (11% below New York) and median rent is $2,139 a month.

Local data for Plattekill, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Plattekill, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$107,813

Poverty rate

4.0%

Median home value

$377,600

Median rent

$2,139/mo

Homeownership

38.1%

Bachelor's or higher

12.8%

Median age

28.9

Average commute

35.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (427), Italian Americans (238), Irish Americans (110).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ulster County. PPP loans are for Plattekill.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,421

60,554 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,090

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.2B

FY 2026, $6,379 per person

Ulster County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Plattekill, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.4%
  • Carpooled13.4%
  • Public transit3.3%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
  • Worked from home6.4%

Average one-way commute: 35.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Plattekill, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

1,690

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

897

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 16°F

45.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Plattekill, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.8%

U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

10.8%

U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.9%

U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts

Cities near Plattekill

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MarlboroCensus-designated place4.7 mi5
ClintondaleCensus-designated place5.2 mi6.4
WallkillCensus-designated place5.3 mi3.1
Orange LakeCensus-designated place5.7 mi8.7
GardnertownCensus-designated place5.7 mi4.8
MiltonCensus-designated place5.8 mi3.7
GardinerCensus-designated place6.1 mi3.9
New HamburgCensus-designated place6.5 mi0.5
BalmvilleCensus-designated place6.6 mi2.1
Crown HeightsCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.8
WaldenVillage7.5 mi2
Wappingers FallsVillage7.6 mi1.1
NewburghCity8.2 mi3.8
SpackenkillCensus-designated place8.3 mi1.8
PoughkeepsieCity8.8 mi5.1
HighlandCensus-designated place8.9 mi5.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Plattekill, NY in?
Plattekill is in Ulster County, New York.
What is the population of Plattekill, NY?
About 1,095 people live in Plattekill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Plattekill?
Nearby places include Marlboro (4.7 mi), Clintondale (5.2 mi), Wallkill (5.3 mi), Orange Lake (5.7 mi), Gardnertown (5.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023