City

Hudson, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  New York

👥17,468Population
💰$76,086Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$260,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓49.5%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.5%Hispanic: 7%Black: 7%Asian: 6.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White74.5%
Hispanic7.0%
Black7.0%
Asian6.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads49.5% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma236 (1.9%)
HS Graduate3,496 (28.3%)
Some College1,796 (14.5%)
Associates719 (5.8%)
Bachelors1,717 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree4,409 (35.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 5.8%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 35.6%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College14.5%
Associates5.8%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate35.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.5%Renter: 38.5%Tenure
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,086 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$260,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,296/mo
Total Housing Units9,613
Vacant Units1,758

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Hudson, NY

Hudson is a city in New York, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,468 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Hudson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,086 is near the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hudson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $260,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,296 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hudson is well-educated. 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hudson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12534 17,468 $76,086 $260,800 $1,296 4.5% 49.5% 61.5%