ZIP Code 12477

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Saugerties · Ulster County · New York

Population
18,787

110/sq mi

Median income
$80,861

▲ 6% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$331,500

▲ 19% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
34.8%

Median age 45.9

Land area
170.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12477 in Saugerties, New York has a population of 18,787. The median household income is $80,861, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $331,500, 19% above the US average. 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12477 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 170.5 square miles in Saugerties, Ulster County, New York. The area is home to 18,787 residents, producing a population density of 110 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 12477 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12477 sits at $80,861 (13% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,631. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $331,500 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,209 per month, and 69.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12477 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ulster County, so you can benchmark 12477 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 12477

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12477.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 12477, Saugerties, 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

18,787

Population

170.5

Area (sq mi)

110

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12477?

45.9

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 81.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$80,861

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$49,631

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,697

Total Housing Units

8,524

Occupied Units

1,173

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.2%
Renter 30.8%

$331,500

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,209

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

359

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+259%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12477 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +259% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.2% 228
2021 +15.5% 263
2022 +12.4% 296
2023 +11.9% 331
2024 +8.4% 359

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 510 business establishments in ZIP 12477, employing approximately 4,279 people with a combined annual payroll of $201,347,000.

510

Businesses

4,279

Employees

$201.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 87 17.1%
Accommodation and food services 66 12.9%
Retail trade 60 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 48 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 44 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 7.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 5.1%
Manufacturing 24 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 3.9%
Wholesale trade 18 3.5%
Finance and insurance 16 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.8%
Educational services 13 2.5%
Information 12 2.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
12456 Mount Marion, NY 639 3.6 mi
12453 Malden On Hudson, NY 366 3.3 mi
12475 Ruby, NY 354 5.0 mi
12432 Glasco, NY 492 4.0 mi
12449 Lake Katrine, NY 3,367 6.4 mi
12490 West Camp, NY 110 4.6 mi
12463 Palenville, NY 1,484 7.9 mi
12504 Annandale On Hudson, NY 1,395 5.8 mi
12498 Woodstock, NY 4,851 6.0 mi
12583 Tivoli, NY 2,451 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12477 in?
ZIP code 12477 (Saugerties) 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 12477?
ZIP code 12477 in Saugerties, NY has a population of 18,787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12477?
The median household income in ZIP 12477 is $80,861, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12477?
The median home value in ZIP 12477 is $331,500, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12477?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12477 is White at 81.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12477?
ZIP code 12477 has 510 business establishments employing approximately 4,279 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12477?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12477 are: Construction (87), Accommodation and food services (66), Retail trade (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12477?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12477 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 259%. 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 12477?
In ZIP code 12477, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% 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 12477?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12477 is 23.5 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 12477?
In ZIP code 12477, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12477?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12477 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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