Balmville, New York

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Balmville is a small community in Orange County, New York. It’s a hamlet and a census-designated place just north of the city of Newburgh, and it’s part of the larger New York metropolitan area.

Size, population, and character
- The area covers about 2.1 square miles, mostly land.
- Population was 3,197 at the 2020 census, with a high population density for the region.
- Balmville is known for its upscale homes along Hudson River views and is considered the highest-income hamlet in the greater Newburgh area.

Where it’s located and notable places
- Balmville sits in the southeastern part of the Town of Newburgh and is bordered by the City of Newburgh to the south.
- The Powelton Club Country Club is located in Balmville.
- Algonac, the birthplace of Sara Delano Roosevelt (the mother of Franklin D. Roosevelt), was on Susan Drive.
- The Balmville Tree was once the smallest state forest in New York and one of only three federally protected trees. It stood behind Balmville Elementary School but was removed in 2015 due to safety concerns.

transportation and geography
- The western end of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge lies in Balmville, and Interstate 84 crosses the area, running just south of the Powelton Club.
- Route 9W and Grand Avenue also run through Balmville. Parking improvements were added on Grand Avenue near the bridge to support pedestrians using the bridge’s path.

Education
- Balmville is in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, a arrangement that has been in place since 1963.
- The original Balmville School stood near the current Desmond Estate; the area eventually led to the current Balmville Elementary School. The school has undergone changes over the years to serve the community’s needs.

Community and people
- The Balmville Grange Hall on Fostertown Road is a historic community building; it’s the last remaining Grange hall in the Town of Newburgh and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2003.
- Balmville has connections to notable people in its history, including Air Force General James D. Hughes, a West Point graduate who lived there for much of his life.

Quick facts
- ZIP code: 12550
- Area code: 845
- Elevation: about 217 feet
- The area is known for its scenic river views, quiet neighborhoods, and distinctive local history, all close to the amenities of nearby Newburgh.