12586 ZIP Code — Walden, NY
Orange County, New York
ZIP code 12586 is located in Walden, New York, within Orange County. It covers approximately 23.75 square miles and serves a population of 12,802 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.
About ZIP code 12586
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $304,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $83,125. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,802
population
23.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12586 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12586
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12586. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Walden | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12549 Montgomery (4.3 mi)
12589 Wallkill (4.9 mi)
12575 Rock Tavern (5 mi)
12543 Maybrook (5.3 mi)
12550 Newburgh (7.7 mi)
12548 Modena (8 mi)
10916 Campbell Hall (8.8 mi)
12525 Gardiner (8.9 mi)
12566 Pine Bush (8.9 mi)
10985 Thompson Ridge (8.9 mi)
10992 Washingtonville (9.3 mi)
10941 Middletown (9.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,802 |
| Population density | 539 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5638 |
| Longitude | -74.1877 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 845 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.8% | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 27.9% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.9% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
12,802
Population
539
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$83,125
Median household income
$35,902
Per capita income
$304,500
Median home value
$1,394
Median monthly rent
70.6%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
3,632
Housing units
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
423
Under 5
456
368
5–9
397
458
10–14
495
483
15–19
521
432
20–24
465
656
25–34
707
914
35–44
987
667
45–54
719
442
55–59
477
505
60–64
544
428
65–74
462
272
75–84
293
111
85+
120
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,274 | 25.6% |
| 18 and over | 9,528 | 74.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,686 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.8%
Two or more races
13%
Hispanic or Latino
12.3%
Black or African American
8.6%
Other race
3%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,031 | 61.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,892 | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,803 | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,259 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 437 | 3% |
| Asian | 114 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.8% | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 27.9% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.9% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
7.5%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
10.9%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k+
9.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.0% |
| $200k+ | 9.9% |
| Median income | $83,125 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k–$300k
32.7%
$300k–$500k
39.8%
$500k–$1M
11.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $304,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,394 |
| Owner occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter occupied | 29.4% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 68.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.2% |
| Mobile homes | 2.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% |
| 3 or more | 26.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.4% |
| Electricity | 16.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.1% |
| Fuel oil | 39.1% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| Solar | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,544 | 55.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 202 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 769 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,112 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,564 | 33.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,395 | 30.1% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.3% | 31.8% |
| Married | 55.0% | 49.2% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 7.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
28.4%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
11.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 148 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 256 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,285 | 37.0% |
| High school | 808 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 972 | 28.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Transportation & utilities
11.3%
Retail trade
10.7%
Professional & management
10.5%
Construction
9.2%
Public administration
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Other services
3.8%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.2% |
| Service | 14.9% |
| Sales & office | 25.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.8% |
| Production & transportation | 10.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.8% |
| Government | 20.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 5.0% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 10.7% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.5 |
Poverty
All people
13.2%
Under 18 years
13.6%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
19.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 497 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.6% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.3% |
| Public insurance | 43.3% |
| No insurance | 4.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,923 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 347 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 207 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 64 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,583 | 90.5% |
| Born in same state | 11,159 | 87.2% |
| Born in different state | 9,609 | 75.1% |
| Foreign born | 424 | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,219 | 9.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 848 | 69.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,524 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 1,027 | 8% |
| French | 711 | 5.6% |
| English | 328 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 142 | 1.1% |
| German | 102 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 36 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 34 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12586
What city is ZIP code 12586 in?
ZIP code 12586 is primarily assigned to Walden, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12586 in?
ZIP code 12586 falls within Orange County, New York.
What is the population of ZIP code 12586?
ZIP code 12586 has an estimated population of 12,802 residents, with a density of 539 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12586?
The median home value in ZIP code 12586 is $304,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12586?
The median household income in ZIP code 12586 is $83,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12586 in?
ZIP code 12586 observes the EST timezone.