Walden, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12586
Orange County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,540
- 204/sq mi High-density area
- $87,194
- Median income Above-median income area
- $348,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walden pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 204
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12586 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12586 (Walden, NY) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.4 in 2023 to 285.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12586 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walden, Orange County, New York, home to 12,540 residents across 61.4 square miles, a density of 204 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12586 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,194 (6% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,144. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $348,400 (8% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,654; 66.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 12586 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 12586
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walden, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12586.
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Wholesale trade 21
Wholesale trade
21 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12586, Walden, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,540
Population
61.4
Area (sq mi)
204
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12586?
36.9
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
13.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$87,194
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$36,144
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
36.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12586 ranks among New York ZIPs
Walden, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$87,194 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,643housing units
4,643
Total Housing Units
4,428
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$348,400
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,654
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12586 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 189 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 216 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 243 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 264 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 286 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 247 business establishments in ZIP 12586, employing approximately 1,656 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,038,000.
247
Businesses
1,656
Employees
$82.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 55 | 22.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12586 vs 12543 →
ZIP 12586 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12550
Newburgh (12550)
54,447 residents
- 12589 17,228
Wallkill (12589)
17,228 residents
- 12586 12,540
Walden (12586)
12,540 residents
- 12549 10,201
Montgomery (12549)
10,201 residents
- 10992 9,621
Washingtonville (10992)
9,621 residents
- 12525 3,311
Gardiner (12525)
3,311 residents
- 12543 3,001
Maybrook (12543)
3,001 residents
- 12575 2,258
Rock Tavern (12575)
2,258 residents
- 12577 2,029
Salisbury Mills (12577)
2,029 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12586 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12586 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10914
Blooming Grove (10914)
$160,132 median income
- 12575
Rock Tavern (12575)
$142,530 median income
- 12548
Modena (12548)
$132,083 median income
- 12577
Salisbury Mills (12577)
$124,028 median income
- 12549
Montgomery (12549)
$122,734 median income
- 12589
Wallkill (12589)
$120,815 median income
- 10992
Washingtonville (10992)
$112,353 median income
- 12525
Gardiner (12525)
$110,268 median income
- 12586
Walden (12586)
$87,194 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12586 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12543 | Maybrook, NY | 3,001 | 5.0 mi |
| 12589 | Wallkill, NY | 17,228 | 4.3 mi |
| 12575 | Rock Tavern, NY | 2,258 | 6.1 mi |
| 12549 | Montgomery, NY | 10,201 | 5.0 mi |
| 12525 | Gardiner, NY | 3,311 | 8.4 mi |
| 10992 | Washingtonville, NY | 9,621 | 9.6 mi |
| 12550 | Newburgh, NY | 54,447 | 6.5 mi |
| 12548 | Modena, NY | 1,494 | 7.4 mi |
| 10914 | Blooming Grove, NY | 414 | 10.4 mi |
| 12577 | Salisbury Mills, NY | 2,029 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12586, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,540 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12586 in?
ZIP code 12586 (Walden) is located in Orange County, New York. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12586?
ZIP code 12586 in Walden, NY has a population of 12,540 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12586?
The median household income in ZIP 12586 is $87,194, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12586?
The median home value in ZIP 12586 is $348,400, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12586?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12586 is White at 61.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12586?
ZIP code 12586 has 247 business establishments employing approximately 1,656 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12586?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12586 are: Construction (55), Professional, scientific, and technical services (28), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12586?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12586 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12586?
In ZIP code 12586, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12586?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12586 is 36.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12586?
In ZIP code 12586, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12586?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12586 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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