City

Canaan, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  New York

👥1,017Population
💰$104,167Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂54.8Median Age
🏠$374,700Median Home Value▲ 34% above avg
🎓63.9%College Grads▲ 65% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 4.7%Other: 3.3%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic0.4%
Black4.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.87
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads63.9% ▲ 65% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate165 (21.4%)
Some College48 (6.2%)
Associates66 (8.5%)
Bachelors140 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree353 (45.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.4%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 45.7%Edu
HS Grad21.4%
Some College6.2%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate45.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,167 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$374,700 ▲ 34% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,431/mo
Total Housing Units755
Vacant Units263

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
67%
About Canaan, NY

Canaan is a city in New York, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,017 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.8 years.

Economically, Canaan is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,167 is above the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Canaan is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $374,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,431 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canaan is highly educated. 63.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.95%).

Canaan, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Canaan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12029 1,017 $104,167 $374,700 $1,431 5.8% 63.9% 84.8%