ZIP Code 12429

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Esopus · Ulster County · New York

Population
281

52/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
16.9%

Median age 33

Land area
5.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12429 in Esopus, New York has a population of 281. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12429 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.5 square miles in Esopus, Ulster County, New York. The area is home to 281 residents, producing a population density of 52 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12429 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12429 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at 72.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12429 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ulster County, so you can benchmark 12429 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12429, Esopus, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

281

Population

5.5

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12429?

33.0

Median Age

69.7%

Male

30.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 62.2%
African American 34.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

72.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

46

Total Housing Units

46

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 12429, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,477,000.

12

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
12493 West Park, NY 495 2.3 mi
12487 Ulster Park, NY 3,268 2.3 mi
12471 Rifton, NY 215 3.5 mi
12466 Port Ewen, NY 2,471 5.2 mi
12486 Tillson, NY 1,523 4.5 mi
12417 Connelly, NY 581 5.4 mi
12411 Bloomington, NY 497 4.9 mi
12574 Rhinecliff, NY 329 6.3 mi
12538 Hyde Park, NY 14,578 4.9 mi
12472 Rosendale, NY 1,572 5.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12429 in?
ZIP code 12429 (Esopus) 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 12429?
ZIP code 12429 in Esopus, NY has a population of 281 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12429?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12429 is White at 62.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12429?
ZIP code 12429 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12429?
In ZIP code 12429, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12429?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12429 is 72.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Esopus, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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