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Nelsonville, NY
Village in Putnam County, New York.
Population
714
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
691
ZIP codes
0
Nelsonville and its ZIP codes
Nelsonville at a glance
- Nelsonville is 64% denser than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $153,750, 79% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $599,700 (42% above New York) and median rent is $1,902 a month.
Local data for Nelsonville, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nelsonville, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$153,750
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$599,700
Median rent
$1,902/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
60.0%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
35.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (250), Italian Americans (196), German Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Putnam County. PPP loans are for Nelsonville.
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
Nelsonville, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.6%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit6.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home22.7%
Average one-way commute: 35.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nelsonville, 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 zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nelsonville, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.0%
U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.7%
U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts
Cities near Nelsonville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cold SpringVillage | 0.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Cornwall-on-HudsonVillage | 3.6 mi | 2 |
| FirthcliffeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3 |
| Highland FallsVillage | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| BeaconCity | 5 mi | 4.7 |
| New WindsorCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.8 |
| West PointCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 18.4 |
| Vails GateCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1 |
| Fort MontgomeryCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.8 |
| NewburghCity | 6.4 mi | 3.8 |
| FishkillVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| BalmvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Merritt ParkCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Salisbury MillsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Beaver Dam LakeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.4 |
| GardnertownCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nelsonville, NY in?
- Nelsonville is in Putnam County, New York.
- What is the population of Nelsonville, NY?
- About 714 people live in Nelsonville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nelsonville?
- Nearby places include Cold Spring (0.8 mi), Cornwall-on-Hudson (3.6 mi), Firthcliffe (4.8 mi), Highland Falls (4.9 mi), Beacon (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023