City

Valley Falls, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Rensselaer County  ·  New York

👥1,699Population
💰$111,691Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$208,700Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.0% Female 43.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 0.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.4%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.4%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
HS Graduate300 (26.4%)
Some College132 (11.6%)
Associates200 (17.6%)
Bachelors110 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree394 (34.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 34.7%Edu
HS Grad26.4%
Some College11.6%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate34.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,691 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$208,700 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units726
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
39%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Valley Falls, NY

Valley Falls is a city in New York, located in Rensselaer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,699 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Valley Falls is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,691 is above the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Valley Falls is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Valley Falls is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.47%).

Valley Falls, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Valley Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12185 1,699 $111,691 $208,700 $925 1.8% 44.4% 79.0%