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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
$69,305
Median income
$319,700
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $42,195. Poverty here runs at 16.4%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. Median home value sits at $319,700 (15% below the state average), median rent at $1,443 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 12401, plus 6 more within Ulster County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 12401?

40.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 70.0%
African American 10.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,241

Total Housing Units

15,351

Occupied Units

1,890

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.4%
Renter 42.6%

$319,700

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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

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ZIP 12401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12401 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Ulster County

12477 standard
Saugerties, NY
Pop: 18,787
12561 standard
New Paltz, NY
Pop: 18,308
12589 standard
Wallkill, NY
Pop: 17,228
12528 standard
Highland, NY
Pop: 13,344
12566 standard
Pine Bush, NY
Pop: 10,753
12428 standard
Ellenville, NY
Pop: 6,602

Related Areas

Ulster County Kingston, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.