Port Ewen, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12466
Ulster County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,471
- 919/sq mi High-density area
- $78,182
- Median income Near-median income area
- $278,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Port Ewen pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 919
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12466 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 12466 (Port Ewen, NY) rose +15.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 311.4 in 2023 to 358.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12466 covers 2.7 square miles in Port Ewen, Ulster County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,471 residents on file, a density of 919 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12466 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,182 (15% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,047. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $278,400 (26% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,789; owner occupancy is 80.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ulster County, so 12466 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 12466
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Ewen, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12466.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 12466, Port Ewen, 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
2,471
Population
2.7
Area (sq mi)
919
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12466?
39.3
Median Age
55.7%
Male
44.3%
Female
8.1%
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?
$78,182
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$49,047
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12466 ranks among New York ZIPs
Port Ewen, 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)
$78,182 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
856housing units
856
Total Housing Units
806
Occupied Units
50
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$278,400
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,789
Median Rent
1960
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
+15.1%
YoY Change (2024)
358
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+258%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12466 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 210 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 231 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 273 |
| 2023 | +14.0% | 311 |
| 2024 | +15.1% | 358 |
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 56 business establishments in ZIP 12466, employing approximately 217 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,778,000.
56
Businesses
217
Employees
$9.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 21.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.4% |
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 12466 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12401
Kingston (12401)
35,040 residents
- 12572 9,123
Rhinebeck (12572)
9,123 residents
- 12449 3,367
Lake Katrine (12449)
3,367 residents
- 12487 3,268
Ulster Park (12487)
3,268 residents
- 12466 2,471
Port Ewen (12466)
2,471 residents
- 12417 581
Connelly (12417)
581 residents
- 12411 497
Bloomington (12411)
497 residents
- 12493 495
West Park (12493)
495 residents
- 12574 329
Rhinecliff (12574)
329 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12466 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12466 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12417
Connelly (12417)
$120,417 median income
- 12493
West Park (12493)
$105,617 median income
- 12411
Bloomington (12411)
$97,880 median income
- 12487
Ulster Park (12487)
$95,230 median income
- 12572
Rhinebeck (12572)
$94,859 median income
- 12449
Lake Katrine (12449)
$93,750 median income
- 12466
Port Ewen (12466)
$78,182 median income
- 12401
Kingston (12401)
$69,305 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12466 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12417 | Connelly, NY | 581 | 0.6 mi |
| 12574 | Rhinecliff, NY | 329 | 2.0 mi |
| 12487 | Ulster Park, NY | 3,268 | 3.2 mi |
| 12429 | Esopus, NY | 281 | 5.2 mi |
| 12411 | Bloomington, NY | 497 | 3.9 mi |
| 12449 | Lake Katrine, NY | 3,367 | 6.2 mi |
| 12401 | Kingston, NY | 35,040 | 4.4 mi |
| 12493 | West Park, NY | 495 | 7.5 mi |
| 12471 | Rifton, NY | 215 | 5.4 mi |
| 12572 | Rhinebeck, NY | 9,123 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12466, 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 (2,471 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 12466 in?
ZIP code 12466 (Port Ewen) 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 12466?
ZIP code 12466 in Port Ewen, NY has a population of 2,471 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12466?
The median household income in ZIP 12466 is $78,182, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12466?
The median home value in ZIP 12466 is $278,400, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12466?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12466 is White at 73.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12466?
ZIP code 12466 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12466?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12466 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (9), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12466?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12466 increased by 15.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. 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 12466?
In ZIP code 12466, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% 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 12466?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12466 is 22.8 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 12466?
In ZIP code 12466, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12466?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12466 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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