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Wappingers Falls, NY
Village in Dutchess County, New York.
Population
5,761
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
5,139
ZIP codes
0
Wappingers Falls and its ZIP codes
Wappingers Falls at a glance
- Wappingers Falls is about 12 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,040 a year, 24% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $337,200 (20% below New York) and median rent is $1,538 a month.
Local data for Wappingers Falls, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wappingers Falls, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,040
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$337,200
Median rent
$1,538/mo
Homeownership
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
49.8
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (934), Mexican Americans (763), Italian Americans (666).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dutchess County. PPP loans are for Wappingers Falls.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,404
116,699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,190
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $6,559 per person
How people get to work
Wappingers Falls, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.9%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wappingers Falls, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,625
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,124
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wappingers Falls, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Wappingers Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New HamburgCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Myers CornerCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Crown HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.8 |
| MarlboroCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 5 |
| New HackensackCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.1 |
| SpackenkillCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.8 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3.7 |
| Red Oaks MillCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.4 |
| BrinckerhoffCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.8 |
| FishkillVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Merritt ParkCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| TitusvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Hopewell JunctionCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Vassar CollegeCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| PoughkeepsieCity | 6.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Hillside LakeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wappingers Falls, NY in?
- Wappingers Falls is in Dutchess County, New York.
- What is the population of Wappingers Falls, NY?
- About 5,761 people live in Wappingers Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wappingers Falls?
- Nearby places include New Hamburg (1.4 mi), Myers Corner (2.2 mi), Crown Heights (2.9 mi), Marlboro (2.9 mi), New Hackensack (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023