Ulster County, New York

County seat: Kingston · Population 183,330 (2025) · 1,124 sq mi

Ulster County is the 20th most populous of New York's 62 counties, with 183,330 people (2025 estimate). Its county seat is Kingston. The map shows its 4 cities and towns and the 6 neighboring counties.

Map of Ulster County, New York with cities, towns and the county boundary
Ulster County, New York with its cities and towns, unincorporated communities (CDPs) and neighboring counties. Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025. Free to use with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Ulster County facts

County seat
Kingston
Population (2025 estimate)
183,330 +0.8% since 2020
Land area
1,124 sq mi 12th largest of 62
Water area
37 sq mi
Population density
163 per sq mi
Established
1683
Named after
Ulster province in Ireland
Largest city
Kingston 23,942
Median household income
$86,271
Cities and towns
4 plus 34 CDPs
ZIP codes
63
Time zone
Eastern
FIPS code
36111

Cities and towns in Ulster County

Ulster County has 4 incorporated cities, towns and villages. Populations count the people living inside Ulster County; cities that cross a county line also list the other counties.

NameTypePopulation 2025Also in
Kingston (county seat)City23,942
New PaltzVillage8,689
EllenvilleVillage4,201
SaugertiesVillage3,853

Unincorporated communities (CDPs)

Census-designated places are communities without their own city government; the county provides their services.

CommunityPopulationAlso in
Highland6,367
Watchtower3,974
Marlboro3,679
Port Ewen3,426
Hurley3,346
Lincoln Park2,431
Saugerties South2,251
Woodstock2,239
Glasco2,210
Lake Katrine2,176
Stone Ridge1,884
Clintondale1,784
Milton1,679
Kerhonkson1,677
West Hurley1,673
Tillson1,530
Wallkill1,355
Walker Valley1,301
Gardiner1,210
Shokan1,196
Ruby1,098
Plattekill1,095
Zena997
Rosendale962
Hillside911
High Falls887
Napanoch776
Accord638
Rifton541
Cragsmoor481
Pine Hill317
Malden-on-Hudson275
Phoenicia271
East Kingston227

ZIP codes in Ulster County

63 ZIP codes reach into Ulster County. ZIP codes ignore county lines, so some also cover a neighboring county.

Population of Ulster County, 2020–2025

Ulster County grew by 1,495 people (+0.8%) between April 2020 and July 2025: 2,548 more deaths than births and a net gain of 4,294 people from migration.

Year (July 1)Population
2020181,304
2021183,636
2022182,546
2023182,956
2024183,095
2025183,330

Neighboring counties

Printable Ulster County map

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