Middletown, NY GIS Map
Middletown is a city in Orange County, New York, with a population of about 28,568. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Orange County
- Population
- 28,568
- Elevation
- 557 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.4459, -74.4229
- ZIP codes (2)
- 10940, 10941
- Land area
- 5.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Middletown, NY
Middletown is the largest city in Orange County, New York, United States. It lies in New York's Hudson Valley region, near the Wallkill River and the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains. Middletown is situated between Port Jervis and Newburgh, New York. At the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 30,345, reflecting an increase of 2,259 from the 28,086 counted in the 2010 census. The ZIP Code is 10940. Middletown falls within the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area, which belongs to the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, NY–NJ–CT–PA Combined Statistical Area.
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Cities Near Middletown
- Newburgh, NY22 mi
- Beacon, NY24 mi
- Cold Spring, NY24 mi
- Poughkeepsie, NY31 mi
- Ridgewood, NJ36 mi
- Paterson, NJ39 mi
- Tarrytown, NY39 mi
- Kingston, NY39 mi
Other Cities in Orange County
GIS Data for Middletown, NY
The Middletown map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Middletown without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Middletown Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
30,289
Households
9,970
Median household income
$79,346
Median age
36.3 years
Median home value
$308,600
Median gross rent
$1,661/mo
Owner-occupied homes
51.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
Below poverty level
13.6%
Land area
5.3 sq mi
Population density
5,708 / sq mi
County
Middletown Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
28,086
April 2020 (estimates base)
30,361
July 2024 estimate
30,188
Change 2010-2020
+8.1%
Change 2020-2024
-0.6%
Photos of Middletown
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Middletown. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Federal Buildings & Leases in Middletown
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Middletown.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Crystal Run Rd, Middletown, Ny 10941 | 85 Crystal Run Rd, 10941 | Leased | 11,110 | Mar 2039 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Middletown
General soil map unit at the city center: Urban land
Soil Properties
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 16.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urban land60%
- Howard7%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Niagara6%
Alfisols · Aeric Endoaqualfs
- Colonie6%
Entisols · Lamellic Udipsamments
- Wassaic5%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Odessa5%
Alfisols · Aeric Endoaqualfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Middletown
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Middletown 2 Nw, Ny weather station, elevation 700 ft, 1.7 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 82°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 18°F
Annual precipitation
44.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 34 | 37 | 47 | 60 | 70 | 78 | 82 | 81 | 73 | 62 | 50 | 39 |
| Avg low °F | 18 | 18 | 26 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 62 | 60 | 53 | 43 | 33 | 24 |
| Precip. in | 2.59 | 2.09 | 3.02 | 4.03 | 3.80 | 4.62 | 4.19 | 4.49 | 4.27 | 4.55 | 3.21 | 3.54 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Middletown
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Orange County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 90.6 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- WildfireVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Middletown FAQ
What county is Middletown in?
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Middletown, New York is located in Orange County.
What is the population of Middletown?
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Middletown has a population of about 28,568, making it the number 22 of the 51 New York cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Middletown?
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The elevation of Middletown is approximately 557 feet (170 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Middletown?
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ZIP codes for Middletown include 10940, 10941.
What time zone is Middletown in?
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Middletown is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Middletown from Albany?
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Middletown is about 90 miles from Albany, the capital of New York, in a straight line.
How far is Middletown from New York City?
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Middletown is about 55 miles from New York City, the largest city in New York listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Middletown?
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Cities near Middletown include Newburgh, NY (22 miles); Beacon, NY (24 miles); Cold Spring, NY (24 miles); Poughkeepsie, NY (31 miles); Ridgewood, NJ (36 miles).
Local notes for Middletown, NY
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.