City

Wappingers Falls, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Dutchess County  ·  New York

👥35,823Population
💰$98,252Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$365,900Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓48.9%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.6%Hispanic: 18.3%Black: 7.5%Asian: 4.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White65.6%
Hispanic18.3%
Black7.5%
Asian4.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads48.9% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma376 (1.5%)
HS Graduate6,464 (25.5%)
Some College2,642 (10.4%)
Associates3,447 (13.6%)
Bachelors3,081 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree9,291 (36.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 36.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad25.5%
Some College10.4%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate36.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,252 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$365,900 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,674/mo
Total Housing Units14,563
Vacant Units339

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Wappingers Falls, NY

Wappingers Falls is a city in New York, located in Dutchess County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 35,823 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Wappingers Falls is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,252 is above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wappingers Falls is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $365,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,674 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wappingers Falls is well-educated. 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (65.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wappingers Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12590 35,823 $98,252 $365,900 $1,674 4.2% 48.9% 68.8%