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West Point, NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York. ZIP codes: 10928, 10996.

Population

6,349

Land area

18.4sq mi

People per sq mi

344

ZIP codes

2

West Point and its ZIP codes

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West Point at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $135,333 a year, 57% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
  • Median rent is more than $3,500 a month.

Local data for West Point, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

West Point, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$135,333

Poverty rate

3.2%

Median rent

$3,500+/mo

Homeownership

0.7%

Bachelor's or higher

78.8%

Median age

21.5

Average commute

10.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,014), German Americans (996), Italian Americans (550).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for West Point.

Details

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

$2.2B

FY 2026, $5,606 per person

PPP loans

$9M

12 loans, 927 jobs reported

Orange County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

West Point, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone36.3%
  • Carpooled4.3%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked28.4%
  • Bicycle2.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home25.8%

Average one-way commute: 10.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

West Point, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in West Point, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

20.3%

U.S. 33.3% -13.0 pts

Diabetes

2.1%

U.S. 12.1% -10.0 pts

Smoking

5.8%

U.S. 12.8% -7.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

ZIP codes in West Point

2 in or overlapping West Point. Population shown

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Cities near West Point

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Fort MontgomeryCensus-designated place2.3 mi1.8
Highland FallsVillage2.6 mi1.1
Cornwall-on-HudsonVillage4.8 mi2
Cold SpringVillage5 mi0.6
FirthcliffeCensus-designated place5.2 mi3
WoodburyVillage5.4 mi35.6
NelsonvilleVillage5.7 mi1
Mountain Lodge ParkCensus-designated place6.5 mi1.5
Salisbury MillsCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.5
Vails GateCensus-designated place6.8 mi1
PeekskillCity7.2 mi4.3
New WindsorCensus-designated place7.5 mi3.8
Beaver Dam LakeCensus-designated place7.5 mi2.4
HarrimanVillage7.7 mi1
Kiryas JoelVillage8 mi1.5
BuchananVillage8.1 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is West Point, NY in?
West Point is in Orange County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in West Point, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping West Point include 10928, 10996.
What is the population of West Point, NY?
About 6,349 people live in West Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near West Point?
Nearby places include Fort Montgomery (2.3 mi), Highland Falls (2.6 mi), Cornwall-on-Hudson (4.8 mi), Cold Spring (5 mi), Firthcliffe (5.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023