PlainZIP

Spring Glen, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12483

Ulster County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

259
30/sq mi
$2,499
Median income
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spring Glen pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12483 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12483 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spring Glen, Ulster County, New York, home to just 259 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12483 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $2,499 (97% below the New York average), while per-capita income is -. The poverty rate stands at 44.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging - a month; 100.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.5, and the average commute is -. To put 12483 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ulster County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 12483, Spring Glen, 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

259

Population

8.6

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 12483?

68.5

Median Age

31.1%

Male

68.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
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 11.1%
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?

$2,499

Median Household Income

-97% vs state

44.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 12483 ranks nationally

Spring Glen, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$2,499 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.5%

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

What does housing look like?

77

Total Housing Units

32

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

1.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1981

Median Year Built

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 12483, employing approximately 5 people with a combined annual payroll of $227,000.

4

Businesses

5

Employees

$227K

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 12483 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12483 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12483 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12483 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12420 Cragsmoor, NY 363 2.2 mi
12769 Phillipsport, NY 253 2.7 mi
12428 Ellenville, NY 6,602 4.6 mi
12781 Summitville, NY 307 4.5 mi
12763 Mountain Dale, NY 942 5.3 mi
12721 Bloomingburg, NY 6,627 7.5 mi
12722 Burlingham, NY 158 6.3 mi
10985 Thompson Ridge, NY 58 6.8 mi
12489 Wawarsing, NY 1,292 6.2 mi
12458 Napanoch, NY 3,232 9.7 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12483 in? ▼
ZIP code 12483 (Spring Glen) 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 12483? ▼
ZIP code 12483 in Spring Glen, NY has a population of 259 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12483? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12483 is $2,499, which is 97% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12483? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12483 is White at 88.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12483? ▼
ZIP code 12483 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 5 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12483? ▼
In ZIP code 12483, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12483? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12483 is 44.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.