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Cold Spring, NY
Village in Putnam County, New York.
Population
1,863
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,138
ZIP codes
0
Cold Spring and its ZIP codes
Cold Spring at a glance
- Cold Spring is about 7.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $117,292, 36% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $600,100 (42% above New York) and median rent is $1,777 a month.
Local data for Cold Spring, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cold Spring, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,292
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$600,100
Median rent
$1,777/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
69.3%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
50.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (593), Italian Americans (409), German Americans (258).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Putnam County. PPP loans are for Cold Spring.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,372
26,879 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,460
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$643M
FY 2026, $6,578 per person
How people get to work
Cold Spring, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone45.3%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit26.5%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home20.3%
Average one-way commute: 50.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cold Spring, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
362
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
222
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
51.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cold Spring, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.5%
U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.6%
U.S. 11.1% -7.5 pts
Cities near Cold Spring
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NelsonvilleVillage | 0.8 mi | 1 |
| Cornwall-on-HudsonVillage | 3.4 mi | 2 |
| Highland FallsVillage | 4.1 mi | 1.1 |
| FirthcliffeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3 |
| West PointCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 18.4 |
| New WindsorCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Fort MontgomeryCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| BeaconCity | 5.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Vails GateCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1 |
| NewburghCity | 6.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Salisbury MillsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| BalmvilleCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.1 |
| FishkillVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Beaver Dam LakeCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.4 |
| Merritt ParkCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| PeekskillCity | 9.2 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cold Spring, NY in?
- Cold Spring is in Putnam County, New York.
- What is the population of Cold Spring, NY?
- About 1,863 people live in Cold Spring, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cold Spring?
- Nearby places include Nelsonville (0.8 mi), Cornwall-on-Hudson (3.4 mi), Highland Falls (4.1 mi), Firthcliffe (4.6 mi), West Point (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023