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Whitehall, NY
Village in Washington County, New York.
Population
2,690
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
477
ZIP codes
0
Whitehall and its ZIP codes
Whitehall at a glance
- The median household income is $47,683, 45% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,000 (76% below New York) and median rent is $975 a month.
Local data for Whitehall, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whitehall, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,683
Poverty rate
29.4%
Median home value
$102,000
Median rent
$975/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (492), Italian Americans (419), French Americans (360).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Whitehall.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,202
14,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$441M
FY 2026, $7,200 per person
How people get to work
Whitehall, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled17.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home0.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whitehall, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whitehall, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Whitehall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven, VTCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.7 |
| North GranvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| Poultney, VTVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| East Poultney, VTCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Fort AnnVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Castleton Four Corners, VTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Benson, VTCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| Castleton, VTCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Bolton LandingCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| GranvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Wells, VTCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Middletown Springs, VTCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| West Pawlet, VTCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake GeorgeVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| WarrensburgCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.8 |
| West Rutland, VTCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitehall, NY in?
- Whitehall is in Washington County, New York.
- What is the population of Whitehall, NY?
- About 2,690 people live in Whitehall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitehall?
- Nearby places include Fair Haven, VT (7.4 mi), North Granville (7.9 mi), Poultney, VT (9.5 mi), East Poultney, VT (10 mi), Fort Ann (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023