ZIP Code 12471

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Rifton · Ulster County · New York

Population
215

237/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 58.6

Land area
0.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12471 in Rifton, New York has a population of 215. 0

ZIP code 12471 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.9 square miles in Rifton, Ulster County, New York. The area is home to 215 residents, producing a population density of 237 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 12471 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12471 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at 92.0% and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12471 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.6, 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 12471 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 12471, Rifton, 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

215

Population

0.9

Area (sq mi)

237

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12471?

58.6

Median Age

7.6%

Male

92.4%

Female

0.0%

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?

92.0%

Poverty Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 15.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

219

Total Housing Units

219

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

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 12471, employing approximately 2 people with a combined annual payroll of $178,000.

4

Businesses

2

Employees

$178K

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
12486 Tillson, NY 1,523 1.2 mi
12411 Bloomington, NY 497 2.4 mi
12472 Rosendale, NY 1,572 2.0 mi
12487 Ulster Park, NY 3,268 2.7 mi
12429 Esopus, NY 281 3.5 mi
12419 Cottekill, NY 722 3.4 mi
12401 Kingston, NY 35,040 6.5 mi
12493 West Park, NY 495 4.6 mi
12417 Connelly, NY 581 5.2 mi
12466 Port Ewen, NY 2,471 5.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12471 in?
ZIP code 12471 (Rifton) 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 12471?
ZIP code 12471 in Rifton, NY has a population of 215 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12471?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12471 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12471?
ZIP code 12471 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 2 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12471?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12471 is 92.0% 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 Rifton, 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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