City

Old Chatham, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  New York

👥881Population
💰$155,978Median HH Income▲ 104% above avg
🎂60.9Median Age
🏠$399,500Median Home Value▲ 43% above avg
🎓65.1%College Grads▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.5% Female 43.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Black: 2.6%Other: 2%Race
White95.4%
Black2.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
11%
45–64
33%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads65.1% ▲ 68% above avg
HS Graduate107 (15.3%)
Some College41 (5.9%)
Associates96 (13.7%)
Bachelors36 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree420 (60%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.3%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 60%Edu
HS Grad15.3%
Some College5.9%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate60.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.9%Renter: 5.1%Tenure
Owner94.9%
Renter5.1%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$155,978 ▲ 104% above avg
Median Home Value$399,500 ▲ 43% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units536
Vacant Units166

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
52%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
47%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Old Chatham, NY

Old Chatham is a city in New York, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 881 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.9 years.

Economically, Old Chatham is a affluent community. The median household income of $155,978 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Old Chatham is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $399,500, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Old Chatham is highly educated. 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Old Chatham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12136 881 $155,978 $399,500 0.0% 65.1% 94.9%