Ellenville, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12428
Ulster County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,602
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,145
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ellenville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12428 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 12428 (Ellenville, NY) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 12428 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ellenville, Ulster County, New York, home to 6,602 residents across 139.9 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12428 reports a modest median household income of $63,145 (32% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,965. The poverty rate is 27.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $238,400 (37% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,251; owner occupancy is 58.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ulster County, so 12428 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 12428
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellenville, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12428.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 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 12428, Ellenville, 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
6,602
Population
139.9
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12428?
42.5
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
6.8%
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?
$63,145
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$33,965
Per Capita Income
27.1%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12428 ranks among New York ZIPs
Ellenville, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,145 21st percentile higher than 21% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,727housing units
3,727
Total Housing Units
2,842
Occupied Units
885
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,400
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,251
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 162 business establishments in ZIP 12428, employing approximately 1,661 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,865,000.
162
Businesses
1,661
Employees
$74.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 17.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 8 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.3% |
| Information | 6 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.9% |
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 12428 vs 12435 →
ZIP 12428 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12428
Ellenville (12428)
6,602 residents
- 12446
Kerhonkson (12446)
5,061 residents
- 12458
Napanoch (12458)
3,232 residents
- 12789 1,838
Woodridge (12789)
1,838 residents
- 12489 1,292
Wawarsing (12489)
1,292 residents
- 12763 942
Mountain Dale (12763)
942 residents
- 12420 363
Cragsmoor (12420)
363 residents
- 12435 326
Greenfield Park (12435)
326 residents
- 12781 307
Summitville (12781)
307 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12428 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12428 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12769
Phillipsport (12769)
$141,779 median income
- 12420
Cragsmoor (12420)
$120,559 median income
- 12435
Greenfield Park (12435)
$112,813 median income
- 12446
Kerhonkson (12446)
$85,979 median income
- 12789
Woodridge (12789)
$71,729 median income
- 12458
Napanoch (12458)
$64,851 median income
- 12428
Ellenville (12428)
$63,145 median income
- 12763 $55,741
Mountain Dale (12763)
$55,741 median income
- 12483 $2,499
Spring Glen (12483)
$2,499 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12428 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12435 | Greenfield Park, NY | 326 | 3.9 mi |
| 12483 | Spring Glen, NY | 259 | 4.6 mi |
| 12489 | Wawarsing, NY | 1,292 | 4.7 mi |
| 12458 | Napanoch, NY | 3,232 | 5.5 mi |
| 12769 | Phillipsport, NY | 253 | 5.7 mi |
| 12420 | Cragsmoor, NY | 363 | 5.8 mi |
| 12763 | Mountain Dale, NY | 942 | 5.7 mi |
| 12781 | Summitville, NY | 307 | 8.3 mi |
| 12789 | Woodridge, NY | 1,838 | 6.8 mi |
| 12446 | Kerhonkson, NY | 5,061 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12428, 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 (6,602 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 12428 in?
ZIP code 12428 (Ellenville) 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 12428?
ZIP code 12428 in Ellenville, NY has a population of 6,602 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12428?
The median household income in ZIP 12428 is $63,145, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12428?
The median home value in ZIP 12428 is $238,400, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12428?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12428 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12428?
ZIP code 12428 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 1,661 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12428?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12428 are: Retail trade (29), Accommodation and food services (29), Health care and social assistance (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12428?
In ZIP code 12428, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 12428?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12428 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12428?
In ZIP code 12428, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12428?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12428 is 27.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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