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Goshen, NY
Village in Orange County, New York.
Population
5,773
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,739
ZIP codes
0
Goshen and its ZIP codes
Goshen at a glance
- Goshen is about 4.1 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $104,643 a year, 22% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $396,300 (6% below New York) and median rent is $1,805 a month.
Local data for Goshen, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Goshen, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,643
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$396,300
Median rent
$1,805/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
40.2%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,458), Italian Americans (1,221), German Americans (589).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Goshen.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 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
$2.2B
FY 2026, $5,606 per person
How people get to work
Goshen, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.0%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit4.9%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Goshen, 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
82° / 18°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goshen, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Goshen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChesterVillage | 4.1 mi | 2.1 |
| MechanicstownCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.3 |
| FloridaVillage | 5.1 mi | 2.3 |
| ScotchtownCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 4.8 |
| MiddletownCity | 5.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Washington HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Walton ParkCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.1 |
| South Blooming GroveVillage | 8.1 mi | 4.7 |
| MaybrookVillage | 8.5 mi | 1.5 |
| WashingtonvilleVillage | 9 mi | 2.5 |
| Kiryas JoelVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.5 |
| MontgomeryVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| MonroeVillage | 9.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Mountain Lodge ParkCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.5 |
| WarwickVillage | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| Beaver Dam LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goshen, NY in?
- Goshen is in Orange County, New York.
- What is the population of Goshen, NY?
- About 5,773 people live in Goshen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goshen?
- Nearby places include Chester (4.1 mi), Mechanicstown (4.5 mi), Florida (5.1 mi), Scotchtown (5.9 mi), Middletown (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023