PlainZIP

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
$87,194
Median income
$348,400
Median home value
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $36,144. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $348,400 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,654 per month, and 66.4% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Orange County, letting you compare 12586 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 12586?

36.9

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

13.3%

Foreign-Born

White 61.8%
African American 8.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%

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

$36,144

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

36.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12586 ranks nationally

Walden, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,194 Top 30% higher than 70% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,643

Total Housing Units

4,428

Occupied Units

215

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$348,400

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12586 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12586 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Pop: 54,447
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Pop: 48,418
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Pop: 47,226
12553 standard
New Windsor, NY
Pop: 24,438
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Pop: 20,631
12771 standard
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Pop: 14,511

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.