12586 ZIP Code
Walden, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12586 |
| City/Town: | Walden |
| County: | Orange |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,802 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,125 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,536 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,994 |
| Median Home Value: | $304,500 |
| Land Area: | 23.8 sq miles
61.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5651, -74.1717 |
Population Information (12586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,802 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,159 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,643 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 879 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 765 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 953 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,004 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 897 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,363 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,901 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,386 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 919 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,049 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 890 | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 565 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 231 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $304,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,394 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,994 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,627 | 92.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 367 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,265 | 70.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,362 | 29.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,304 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 392 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 527 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,356 | 28.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,572 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,024 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,522 | 18.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 911 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12586 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,125 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,673 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,793 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,536 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,191 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,875 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 284 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,894 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,338 | 73.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,191 | 20.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 308 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 38 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,031 | 70.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,259 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 50 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 114 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 437 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,892 | 14.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,803 | 14.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,269 | 17.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 149 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,255 | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 856 | 6.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12586 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 239 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 347 | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 223 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 296 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 477 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 505 | 10.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 535 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 948 | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 600 | 13.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 457 | 9.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12586 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,685 | 79.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 291 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 99 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 97 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 621 | 10.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12586 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 68 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 543 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 376 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 136 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 626 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 662 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 102 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 168 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 614 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,475 | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 436 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 222 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 447 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (12586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,207 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,208 | 64.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,531 | 43.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 563 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12586 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,456 | 74.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,504 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,166 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 163 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 28 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 267 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12586 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,405 | 68.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 364 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 204 | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 357 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 207 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 151 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 159 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 147 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12586 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 229 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 656 | 13.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 543 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 335 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 579 | 11.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 232 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 679 | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 429 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,270 | 25.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12586 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 136 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 650 | 13.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,317 | 26.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,613 | 32.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,081 | 21.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 197 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12586 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,407 | 30.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 512 | 11.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 760 | 16.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,808 | 39.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 78 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 35 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12586 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 229 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,226 | 26.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,945 | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,227 | 26.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12586 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 246 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 32 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 87 | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 161 | 4.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,067 | 32.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,300 | 39.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 372 | 11.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12586 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,410 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $977 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,394 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (12586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,627 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,544 | 55.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,114 | 24.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 769 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,112 | 24.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,564 | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,395 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12586 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,083 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,489 | 29.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,796 | 55.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 46 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 744 | 14.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,630 | 32.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12586 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,469 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 148 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 256 | 7.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,285 | 37.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 808 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 972 | 28.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,496 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 497 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,770 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,723 | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 113 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 985 | 57.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 625 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12586 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,343 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,317 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 456 | 34.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 861 | 65.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 208 | 15.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,583 | 90.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 424 | 3.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,219 | 287.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,219 | 287.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,219 | 287.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 81 | 19.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 189 | 44.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 537 | 126.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 5.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12586 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,923 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,454 | 87.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,469 | 12.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 901 | 7.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 424 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 117 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 27 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12586 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,627 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,278 | 92.5% | 89.4% |
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