City

Philmont, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  New York

👥1,575Population
💰$62,972Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$215,700Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.1% Female 41.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.6%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 15.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White78.6%
Hispanic3.9%
Black15.4%
Asian0.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
9%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate391 (37.4%)
Some College182 (17.4%)
Associates117 (11.2%)
Bachelors76 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree274 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College17.4%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.3%Renter: 40.7%Tenure
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,972 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$215,700 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,036/mo
Total Housing Units744
Vacant Units174

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
73%
About Philmont, NY

Philmont is a city in New York, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,575 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Philmont is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,972 is below the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Philmont is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,036 per month.

The population of Philmont is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Philmont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12565 1,575 $62,972 $215,700 $1,036 8.9% 33.5% 59.3%