ZIP Code 12461
standardSource:
Olivebridge · Ulster County · New York
- Population
- 1,634
- Median income
- $112,273
- Median home value
- $431,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.4%
- Land area
- 61.9 sq mi
26/sq mi
▲ 47% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 55% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.2
New York
ZIP code 12461 in Olivebridge, New York has a population of 1,634. The median household income is $112,273, which is 47% above the national average. Median home value is $431,400, 55% above the US average. 47.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12461 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.9 square miles in Olivebridge, Ulster County, New York. The area is home to 1,634 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 12461 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12461 sits at $112,273 (21% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $66,796. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 15.8%. On housing, the median home value is $431,400 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,969 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12461 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, 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 12461 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 12461
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12461.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12461, Olivebridge, 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
1,634
Population
61.9
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12461?
46.2
Median Age
58.1%
Male
41.9%
Female
3.4%
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?
$112,273
Median Household Income
+21% vs state
$66,796
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Unemployment Rate
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?
883
Total Housing Units
738
Occupied Units
145
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$431,400
Median Home Value
+14% vs state
$1,969
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 12461, employing approximately 94 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,610,000.
34
Businesses
94
Employees
$3.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 26.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 20.6% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.8% |
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 12461 vs 12494 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12494 | West Shokan, NY | 764 | 3.5 mi |
| 12412 | Boiceville, NY | 673 | 7.2 mi |
| 12481 | Shokan, NY | 1,356 | 5.6 mi |
| 12404 | Accord, NY | 3,385 | 6.7 mi |
| 12484 | Stone Ridge, NY | 2,733 | 5.5 mi |
| 12457 | Mount Tremper, NY | 763 | 9.4 mi |
| 12446 | Kerhonkson, NY | 5,061 | 7.7 mi |
| 12491 | West Hurley, NY | 1,675 | 7.9 mi |
| 12433 | Glenford, NY | 483 | 8.7 mi |
| 12464 | Phoenicia, NY | 1,020 | 9.7 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Olivebridge, NY
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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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