City

Palenville, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Greene County  ·  New York

👥1,531Population
💰$45,993Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$246,900Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓44.0%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.2% Female 60.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 3.6%Other: 0.7%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
29%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty30.7% ▲ 207% above avg
College Grads44.0% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
HS Graduate569 (45.3%)
Some College95 (7.6%)
Associates39 (3.1%)
Bachelors233 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree320 (25.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 3.1%Bachelors: 18.6%Graduate: 25.5%Edu
HS Grad45.3%
Some College7.6%
Associates3.1%
Bachelors18.6%
Graduate25.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
51%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,993 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$246,900 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,002/mo
Total Housing Units825
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
8%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
19%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
56%
About Palenville, NY

Palenville is a city in New York, located in Greene County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,531 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Palenville is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,993 is below the national average. Approximately 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Palenville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $246,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,002 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palenville is well-educated. 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Palenville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12463 1,531 $45,993 $246,900 $1,002 6.5% 44.0% 77.2%