Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.4% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 758 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,956 (26%) |
| Some College | 4,854 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 3,450 (8.2%) |
| Bachelors | 5,578 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16,567 (39.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,683 ▲ 11% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $306,344 ▲ 10% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,254/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 31,969 |
| Vacant Units | 6,872 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Columbia County is located in New York and encompasses 32 ZIP codes spanning 32 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 58,680 residents. With a median age of 48.15, it is a mature county.
Columbia County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $84,682 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Columbia County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $306,344 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,253. Homeownership rates are high at 74.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Columbia County are primarily White (82.97%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Columbia County, NY is a middle-income area in New York. The 32 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12502 | Ancram | 1,019 | $83,583 | $332,800 | $1,114 | 10.2% | 52.6% |
| 12503 | Ancramdale | 750 | $104,375 | $458,300 | $793 | 1.4% | 58.4% |
| 12029 | Canaan | 1,017 | $104,167 | $374,700 | $1,431 | 5.8% | 63.9% |
| 12037 | Chatham | 4,045 | $93,990 | $345,400 | $1,006 | 3.5% | 60.2% |
| 12513 | Claverack | 198 | $59,167 | $405,800 | — | 0.0% | 48.6% |
| 12516 | Copake | 1,748 | $126,667 | $227,000 | $2,008 | 1.0% | 37.3% |
| 12517 | Copake Falls | 270 | $143,250 | $425,000 | $1,142 | 0.0% | 22.3% |
| 12521 | Craryville | 1,874 | $85,208 | $327,800 | $1,571 | 3.2% | 57.7% |
| 12060 | East Chatham | 1,768 | $102,109 | $352,800 | $2,043 | 6.5% | 62.4% |
| 12523 | Elizaville | 2,132 | $54,128 | $331,600 | $1,163 | 9.9% | 47.0% |
| 12526 | Germantown | 3,427 | $87,107 | $374,800 | $981 | 6.6% | 58.7% |
| 12075 | Ghent | 3,147 | $83,443 | $384,700 | $1,375 | 4.8% | 57.2% |
| 12529 | Hillsdale | 2,345 | $79,531 | $387,900 | $1,191 | 4.6% | 59.9% |
| 12534 | Hudson | 17,468 | $76,086 | $260,800 | $1,296 | 4.5% | 49.5% |
| 12106 | Kinderhook | 1,963 | $80,735 | $278,000 | $1,359 | 5.4% | 58.2% |
| 12115 | Malden Bridge | 62 | $187,841 | — | — | 0.0% | 67.7% |
| 12125 | New Lebanon | 1,147 | $67,596 | $247,500 | $983 | 3.2% | 51.0% |
| 12130 | Niverville | 305 | $101,339 | $218,500 | — | 5.2% | 52.4% |
| 12136 | Old Chatham | 881 | $155,978 | $399,500 | — | 0.0% | 65.1% |
| 12565 | Philmont | 1,575 | $62,972 | $215,700 | $1,036 | 8.9% | 33.5% |
| 12165 | Spencertown | 202 | $53,500 | $384,100 | — | 4.9% | 69.0% |
| 12172 | Stottville | 184 | $62,000 | — | — | 0.0% | 29.6% |
| 12173 | Stuyvesant | 2,040 | $80,500 | $219,700 | $1,113 | 2.9% | 44.0% |
| 12174 | Stuyvesant Falls | 571 | $50,882 | — | — | 17.6% | 47.2% |
| 12184 | Valatie | 7,547 | $91,616 | $311,200 | $1,131 | 7.2% | 51.0% |
| 12195 | West Lebanon | 155 | $143,817 | — | — | 0.0% | 100.0% |