Kingston, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12401
Ulster County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,040
- 232/sq mi High-density area
- $69,305
- Median income Near-median income area
- $319,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kingston pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 232
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12401 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12401 (Kingston, NY) rose +12.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 347.7 in 2023 to 391.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingston, Ulster County, New York, with 35,040 residents across 151.4 square miles, a density of 232 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12401 reports a modest median household income of $69,305 (25% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,195. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $319,700 (15% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,443; owner occupancy is 57.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ulster County, so 12401 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 12401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingston, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12401.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
234 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
205 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
184 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
158 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
135 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12401, Kingston, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
35,040
Population
151.4
Area (sq mi)
232
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12401?
40.9
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
9.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$69,305
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$42,195
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12401 ranks nationally
Kingston, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,305 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,241housing units
17,241
Total Housing Units
15,351
Occupied Units
1,890
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$319,700
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,443
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.6%
YoY Change (2024)
391
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+291%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12401 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +291% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.5% | 226 |
| 2021 | +18.7% | 269 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 310 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 348 |
| 2024 | +12.6% | 391 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,466 business establishments in ZIP 12401, employing approximately 16,530 people with a combined annual payroll of $800,492,000.
1,466
Businesses
16,530
Employees
$800.5M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 234 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 205 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 184 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 158 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 135 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 113 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 69 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 68 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 56 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 45 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 41 | 2.8% |
| Information | 33 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.5% |
| Industries not classified | 5 | 0.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12401 vs 12443 →
ZIP 12401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12401
Kingston (12401)
35,040 residents
- 12443 3,825
Hurley (12443)
3,825 residents
- 12449 3,367
Lake Katrine (12449)
3,367 residents
- 12466 2,471
Port Ewen (12466)
2,471 residents
- 12491 1,675
West Hurley (12491)
1,675 residents
- 12472 1,572
Rosendale (12472)
1,572 residents
- 12486 1,523
Tillson (12486)
1,523 residents
- 12417 581
Connelly (12417)
581 residents
- 12411 497
Bloomington (12411)
497 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12401 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12417
Connelly (12417)
$120,417 median income
- 12443
Hurley (12443)
$104,412 median income
- 12475
Ruby (12475)
$103,412 median income
- 12491
West Hurley (12491)
$100,257 median income
- 12411
Bloomington (12411)
$97,880 median income
- 12486
Tillson (12486)
$96,964 median income
- 12449
Lake Katrine (12449)
$93,750 median income
- 12466
Port Ewen (12466)
$78,182 median income
- 12472
Rosendale (12472)
$70,559 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12401 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12443 | Hurley, NY | 3,825 | 1.7 mi |
| 12411 | Bloomington, NY | 497 | 4.1 mi |
| 12417 | Connelly, NY | 581 | 3.8 mi |
| 12466 | Port Ewen, NY | 2,471 | 4.4 mi |
| 12471 | Rifton, NY | 215 | 6.5 mi |
| 12486 | Tillson, NY | 1,523 | 7.0 mi |
| 12472 | Rosendale, NY | 1,572 | 6.3 mi |
| 12491 | West Hurley, NY | 1,675 | 4.9 mi |
| 12475 | Ruby, NY | 354 | 5.8 mi |
| 12449 | Lake Katrine, NY | 3,367 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12401, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,040 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12401 in?
ZIP code 12401 (Kingston) is located in Ulster County, New York. Ulster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ulster-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12401?
ZIP code 12401 in Kingston, NY has a population of 35,040 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12401?
The median household income in ZIP 12401 is $69,305, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12401?
The median home value in ZIP 12401 is $319,700, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12401 is White at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12401?
ZIP code 12401 has 1,466 business establishments employing approximately 16,530 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12401 are: Retail trade (234), Health care and social assistance (205), Accommodation and food services (184). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12401 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 291%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12401?
In ZIP code 12401, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12401 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12401?
In ZIP code 12401, approximately 57.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12401 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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