Pawling (town), New York

town in Dutchess County, New York, USA

Pawling is a town of Dutchess County in the state of New York in the United States. 8,012 people were living in Pawling as of 2020.

Pawling, New York
Town welcome sign along New York State Route 22
Town welcome sign along New York State Route 22
Etymology: From Catherine Pauling, wife of Albert Pauling, and eldest daughter of colonial landowner Henry Beekman
Location of Pawling, New York
Location of Pawling, New York
Coordinates: 41°34′N 73°36′W / 41.567°N 73.600°W / 41.567; -73.600
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
RegionHudson Valley
CountyDutchess
Founded1788
Area
 • Total45.2 sq mi (117.0 km2)
 • Land44.0 sq mi (113.9 km2)
 • Water1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2)
Elevation
479 ft (146 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,012
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
12564
Area code845
Exchange855
GNIS feature ID0979347
WebsiteWelcome to Pawling, NY