ZIP Code 12471
standardSource:
Rifton · Ulster County · New York
- Population
- 215
- Bachelor's or higher
- 0.0%
- Land area
- 0.9 sq mi
237/sq mi
Median age 58.6
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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12471?
58.6
Median Age
7.6%
Male
92.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
92.0%
Poverty 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?
219
Total Housing Units
219
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Occupancy Type
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12471 vs 12486 →
| 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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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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