City

Ghent, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  New York

👥3,147Population
💰$83,443Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$384,700Median Home Value▲ 38% above avg
🎓57.2%College Grads▲ 48% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.3%Hispanic: 8%Black: 3.2%Other: 5%Race
White81.3%
Hispanic8.0%
Black3.2%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads57.2% ▲ 48% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma88 (4.3%)
HS Graduate380 (18.7%)
Some College209 (10.3%)
Associates191 (9.4%)
Bachelors374 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree787 (38.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 18.7%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 38.8%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad18.7%
Some College10.3%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate38.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,443 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$384,700 ▲ 38% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,375/mo
Total Housing Units1,348
Vacant Units272

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Ghent, NY

Ghent is a city in New York, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,147 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Ghent is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,443 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ghent is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $384,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,375 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ghent is well-educated. 57.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ghent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12075 3,147 $83,443 $384,700 $1,375 4.8% 57.2% 82.4%