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Firthcliffe, NY
Census-designated place in Orange County, New York. ZIP codes: 12518.
Population
5,432
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,829
ZIP codes
1
Firthcliffe and its ZIP codes
Firthcliffe at a glance
- Firthcliffe is about 4.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $101,250, 18% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $407,400 (4% below New York) and median rent is $1,831 a month.
Local data for Firthcliffe, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Firthcliffe, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,250
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$407,400
Median rent
$1,831/mo
Homeownership
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher
49.1%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,351), Irish Americans (1,289), German Americans (746).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Firthcliffe.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,867
154,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.25B
FY 2026, $5,606 per person
How people get to work
Firthcliffe, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Firthcliffe, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
837
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,082
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
51.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Firthcliffe, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Firthcliffe
1 in or overlapping Firthcliffe. Population shown
Cities near Firthcliffe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall-on-HudsonVillage | 1.2 mi | 2 |
| Vails GateCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1 |
| New WindsorCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Salisbury MillsCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Beaver Dam LakeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.4 |
| NewburghCity | 4.5 mi | 3.8 |
| Cold SpringVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| NelsonvilleVillage | 4.8 mi | 1 |
| West PointCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 18.4 |
| BeaconCity | 5.8 mi | 4.7 |
| BalmvilleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.1 |
| WashingtonvilleVillage | 6.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Mountain Lodge ParkCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Highland FallsVillage | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| GardnertownCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Fort MontgomeryCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Firthcliffe, NY in?
- Firthcliffe is in Orange County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Firthcliffe, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Firthcliffe include 12518.
- What is the population of Firthcliffe, NY?
- About 5,432 people live in Firthcliffe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Firthcliffe?
- Nearby places include Cornwall-on-Hudson (1.2 mi), Vails Gate (1.6 mi), New Windsor (2.4 mi), Salisbury Mills (3.8 mi), Beaver Dam Lake (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023