Chatham
Village in Columbia County, New York

Chatham is a village in Columbia County, New York, with 1,529 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 466 ft (142 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ghent, 2.8 miles S.
- 1,529residents (2020 Census)
- 466 ftelevation · 142 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 1,236 / sq mipopulation density
- 12037ZIP code
About Chatham
Chatham is a village in Columbia County, New York, United States. The population was 1,529 at the 2020 census.
The village of Chatham is on the border between the towns of Chatham and Ghent. The village is at the junction of Routes 66 and 203.
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Living in Chatham
- Median household income
- $79,886
- Median home value
- $323,100
- Median rent
- $1,080/mo
- Median age
- 49.6
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Chatham had 1,529 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,529 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,236 per sq mi (477 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chatham at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,529 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3612° N, 73.6007° W |
| ZIP code | 12037 |
| Official website | villageofchatham.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3614003 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chatham
- Ghent2.8 mi S
- Valatie5.3 mi NW
- Kinderhook5.7 mi NW
- Niverville6.5 mi N
- Philmont8.1 mi S
- Stottville9.4 mi SW
- Nassau10.6 mi N
- Coxsackie10.6 mi W
- Lorenz Park11.0 mi SW
- Claverack-Red Mills11.0 mi SW
- West Stockbridge, MA11.4 mi E
- Sleepy Hollow Lake11.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chatham
What county is Chatham in?
Chatham is in Columbia County, New York.
What is the population of Chatham, NY?
1,529 people lived in Chatham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chatham, NY?
The ZIP code of Chatham is 12037.
What is the elevation of Chatham?
466 feet (142 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chatham?
Ghent (2.8 mi), Valatie (5.3 mi), Kinderhook (5.7 mi), Niverville (6.5 mi), Philmont (8.1 mi).
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