City

Walden, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  New York

👥12,874Population
💰$94,107Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$335,600Median Home Value▲ 20% above avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.7%Hispanic: 22.8%Black: 7%Asian: 2.2%Other: 7%Race
White60.7%
Hispanic22.8%
Black7.0%
Asian2.2%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma173 (2.3%)
HS Graduate2,090 (28%)
Some College1,039 (13.9%)
Associates1,030 (13.8%)
Bachelors993 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree2,135 (28.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College13.9%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,107 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$335,600 ▲ 20% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,576/mo
Total Housing Units4,711
Vacant Units344

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Walden, NY

Walden is a city in New York, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,874 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Walden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,107 is above the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Walden is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $335,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,576 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walden is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (60.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12586 12,874 $94,107 $335,600 $1,576 6.4% 41.9% 70.0%