PlainZIP

Highmount, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12441

Ulster County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

114
7/sq mi
$55,893
Median income
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Highmount pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
22%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12441 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12441 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Highmount, Ulster County, New York, home to just 114 residents across 16.3 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12441 reports a modest median household income of $55,893 (40% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $103,973. Poverty here runs at 17.0%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 21.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.8, and the average commute is -. To put 12441 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ulster County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 12441, Highmount, 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

114

Population

16.3

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12441?

60.8

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

23.6%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$55,893

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$103,973

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 12441 ranks nationally

Highmount, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,893 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 92.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.4%

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

What does housing look like?

188

Total Housing Units

64

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

1.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 21.9%
Renter 78.1%

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 12441, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,007,000.

4

Businesses

52

Employees

$1.0M

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 12441 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 12441 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 12441 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 12441 ranks #6 of 6 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
12465 Pine Hill, NY 266 2.4 mi
12430 Fleischmanns, NY 1,194 4.7 mi
12406 Arkville, NY 823 3.2 mi
12410 Big Indian, NY 397 5.4 mi
12480 Shandaken, NY 634 6.7 mi
12421 Denver, NY 470 8.0 mi
12438 Halcottsville, NY 59 6.9 mi
12452 Lexington, NY 213 11.3 mi

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Pop: 35,040
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Pop: 18,787
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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

Related Areas

Ulster County Highmount, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12441 in? ▼
ZIP code 12441 (Highmount) 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 12441? ▼
ZIP code 12441 in Highmount, NY has a population of 114 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12441? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12441 is $55,893, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12441? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12441 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12441? ▼
ZIP code 12441 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12441? ▼
In ZIP code 12441, 92.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12441? ▼
In ZIP code 12441, approximately 21.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12441? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12441 is 17.0% 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.