Newburgh, NY GIS Map
Newburgh is a city in Orange County, New York, with a population of about 28,856. 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
- 28,856
- Elevation
- 133 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.5034, -74.0104
- ZIP codes (4)
- 12550, 12551, 12552, 12555
- Land area
- 3.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Newburgh, NY
Newburgh is a city in Orange County, New York, United States. With a population of 28,856 as of the 2020 census, it is a principal city of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area with an estimated 712,000 residents. Located 60 miles (97 km) north of New York City, and 90 miles (140 km) south of Albany on the Hudson River within the Hudson Valley Area, the city of Newburgh is located near Stewart International Airport, one of the primary airports for Downstate New York.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Newburgh
- Beacon, NY2 mi
- Cold Spring, NY6 mi
- Poughkeepsie, NY14 mi
- Middletown, NY22 mi
- Kingston, NY29 mi
- Rhinebeck, NY30 mi
- Danbury, CT30 mi
- Tarrytown, NY31 mi
Other Cities in Orange County
GIS Data for Newburgh, NY
The Newburgh 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 Newburgh 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.
Map tools
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Newburgh Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
28,519
Households
10,493
Median household income
$56,960
Median age
33.6 years
Median home value
$247,900
Median gross rent
$1,454/mo
Owner-occupied homes
34.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
Below poverty level
24.3%
Land area
3.8 sq mi
Population density
7,493 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Newburgh
Newburgh 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
28,866
April 2020 (estimates base)
28,864
July 2024 estimate
28,181
Change 2010-2020
0.0%
Change 2020-2024
-2.4%
Photos of Newburgh
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Newburgh. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Federal Buildings & Leases in Newburgh
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Newburgh.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 347 Avenue Of The Americas | 347 Avenue Of Americas, 12553 | Leased | 23,083 | Mar 2030 |
| New Windsor Bus Park | 300 Commerce Dr, 12553 | Leased | 12,034 | Dec 2026 |
| 15 Governor Dr. | 15 Governor Dr, 12550 | Leased | 9,074 | Aug 2029 |
| 33 Airport Center Drive | 33 Airport Center Dr, 12553 | Leased | 3,866 | Feb 2032 |
| Stewart International Airport | 1130 1st St, 12553 | Leased | 733 | Sep 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Newburgh
General soil map unit at the city center: Stockbridge-Galway-Farmington
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 11.6 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
Soil Components
- Farmington12%
Inceptisols · Lithic Eutrudepts
- Galway10%
Inceptisols · Typic Eutrudepts
- Stockbridge8%
Inceptisols · Dystric Eutrudepts
- Farmington8%
Inceptisols · Lithic Eutrudepts
- Galoo7%
Entisols · Lithic Udorthents
- Farmington7%
Inceptisols · Lithic Eutrudepts
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 Newburgh
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the West Point, Ny weather station, elevation 320 ft, 8.2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 21°F
Annual precipitation
51.5 in
Annual snowfall
35.7 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 36 | 39 | 47 | 60 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 63 | 51 | 41 |
| Avg low °F | 21 | 22 | 30 | 40 | 51 | 60 | 65 | 64 | 57 | 46 | 36 | 27 |
| Precip. in | 3.82 | 2.95 | 4.04 | 4.00 | 3.84 | 4.61 | 4.57 | 4.96 | 4.57 | 5.29 | 4.23 | 4.59 |
| Snow in | 11.1 | 7.1 | 9.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 7.0 |
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 Newburgh
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.
Newburgh FAQ
What county is Newburgh in?
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Newburgh, New York is located in Orange County.
What is the population of Newburgh?
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Newburgh has a population of about 28,856, making it the number 20 of the 51 New York cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Newburgh?
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The elevation of Newburgh is approximately 133 feet (41 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Newburgh?
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ZIP codes for Newburgh include 12550, 12551, 12552, 12555.
What time zone is Newburgh in?
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Newburgh is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Newburgh from Albany?
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Newburgh is about 80 miles from Albany, the capital of New York, in a straight line.
How far is Newburgh from New York City?
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Newburgh 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 Newburgh?
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Cities near Newburgh include Beacon, NY (2 miles); Cold Spring, NY (6 miles); Poughkeepsie, NY (14 miles); Middletown, NY (22 miles); Kingston, NY (29 miles).
Local notes for Newburgh, NY
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.