ZIP Code 12486

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Tillson · Ulster County · New York

Population
1,523

173/sq mi

Median income
$96,964

▲ 27% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$320,000

▲ 15% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.9%

Median age 60.2

Land area
8.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12486 in Tillson, New York has a population of 1,523. The median household income is $96,964, which is 27% above the national average. Median home value is $320,000, 15% above the US average. 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12486 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.8 square miles in Tillson, Ulster County, New York. The area is home to 1,523 residents, producing a population density of 173 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 12486 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12486 sits at $96,964 (5% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $42,966. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $320,000 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,528 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12486 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.2, 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 12486 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 12486, Tillson, 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

1,523

Population

8.8

Area (sq mi)

173

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12486?

60.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

31.4%

Foreign-Born

White 66.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$96,964

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$42,966

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

What does housing look like?

545

Total Housing Units

545

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$320,000

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,528

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 12486, employing approximately 50 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,394,000.

13

Businesses

50

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 30.8%

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
12472 Rosendale, NY 1,572 1.2 mi
12471 Rifton, NY 215 1.2 mi
12411 Bloomington, NY 497 3.0 mi
12419 Cottekill, NY 722 2.8 mi
12429 Esopus, NY 281 4.5 mi
12487 Ulster Park, NY 3,268 3.9 mi
12401 Kingston, NY 35,040 7.0 mi
12561 New Paltz, NY 18,308 5.7 mi
12443 Hurley, NY 3,825 7.0 mi
12493 West Park, NY 495 5.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12486 in?
ZIP code 12486 (Tillson) 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 12486?
ZIP code 12486 in Tillson, NY has a population of 1,523 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12486?
The median household income in ZIP 12486 is $96,964, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12486?
The median home value in ZIP 12486 is $320,000, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12486?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12486 is White at 66.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12486?
ZIP code 12486 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 50 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12486?
In ZIP code 12486, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12486?
In ZIP code 12486, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12486?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12486 is 4.7% 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 Tillson, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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