City

Hamden, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  New York

👥797Population
💰$51,719Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂53.6Median Age
🏠$237,700Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊16.1%Unemployment▲ 229% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.9%Other: 4.5%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.9%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
24%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment16.1% ▲ 229% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate202 (36.6%)
Some College81 (14.7%)
Associates40 (7.2%)
Bachelors73 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree155 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College14.7%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,719 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$237,700 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$873/mo
Total Housing Units643
Vacant Units327

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Hamden, NY

Hamden is a city in New York, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 797 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.6 years.

Economically, Hamden is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,719 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hamden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $237,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $873 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamden is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.1%).

Hamden, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Hamden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13782 797 $51,719 $237,700 $873 16.1% 41.3% 78.2%