Walden
Village in Orange County, New York
Walden is a village in Orange County, New York, with 6,818 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 259 ft (79 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wallkill, 3.6 miles N.
- 6,818residents (2020 Census)
- 259 ftelevation · 79 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 3,394 / sq mipopulation density
- 12586ZIP code
About Walden
Walden is the largest of three villages of the town of Montgomery in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 6,818 at the 2020 census. It has the ZIP Code 12586 and the 778 telephone exchange within the 845 area code. Walden is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area as well as the larger New York metropolitan area.
The precursor to the village began in the early 18th century as a mill town along the Wallkill River. One miller, Jacob Walden, was so successful the village that incorporated in the mid-19th century took its name from him. Later, it would be the village's three knife manufacturers that brought it growth and prosperity. They are gone today, but other industrial concerns remain.
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Living in Walden
- Median household income
- $87,487
- Median home value
- $333,500
- Median rent
- $1,625/mo
- Median age
- 37
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Walden had 6,818 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,818 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,394 per sq mi (1,310 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Walden at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 6,818 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.01 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5600° N, 74.1882° W |
| ZIP code | 12586 |
| Official website | villageofwalden.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3677849 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Walden
- Wallkill3.6 mi N
- Montgomery3.7 mi SW
- Orange Lake4.9 mi E
- Maybrook5.1 mi S
- Pine Bush6.6 mi NW
- Watchtower6.6 mi NW
- Gardnertown6.9 mi E
- Plattekill7.9 mi NE
- Gardiner8.5 mi N
- Balmville8.7 mi E
- Beaver Dam Lake9.0 mi S
- Washingtonville9.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Walden
What county is Walden in?
Walden is in Orange County, New York.
What is the population of Walden, NY?
6,818 people lived in Walden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Walden, NY?
The ZIP code of Walden is 12586.
What is the elevation of Walden?
259 feet (79 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Walden?
Wallkill (3.6 mi), Montgomery (3.7 mi), Orange Lake (4.9 mi), Maybrook (5.1 mi), Pine Bush (6.6 mi).
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