Ulster Park, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12487
Ulster County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,268
- 80/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $95,230
- Median income Above-median income area
- $279,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ulster Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 80
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12487 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12487 covers 40.7 square miles in Ulster Park, Ulster County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,268 residents on file, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12487 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,230 (3% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,504. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $279,400 (26% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,405; owner occupancy is 78.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ulster County, so 12487 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 12487
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ulster Park, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12487.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12487, Ulster Park, 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
3,268
Population
40.7
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12487?
48.3
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
12.6%
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?
$95,230
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$46,504
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12487 ranks among New York ZIPs
Ulster Park, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$95,230 Top 35% higher than 65% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,802housing units
1,802
Total Housing Units
1,639
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$279,400
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,405
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-1.0%
YoY Change (2023)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12487 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.2% | 182 |
| 2020 | +5.3% | 192 |
| 2021 | +17.8% | 226 |
| 2022 | +24.6% | 281 |
| 2023 | -1.0% | 278 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 12487, employing approximately 178 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,029,000.
40
Businesses
178
Employees
$10.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 22.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 20.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.5% |
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 12487 vs 12429 →
ZIP 12487 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12487
Ulster Park (12487)
3,268 residents
- 12466
Port Ewen (12466)
2,471 residents
- 12472
Rosendale (12472)
1,572 residents
- 12486
Tillson (12486)
1,523 residents
- 12419 722
Cottekill (12419)
722 residents
- 12417 581
Connelly (12417)
581 residents
- 12411 497
Bloomington (12411)
497 residents
- 12493 495
West Park (12493)
495 residents
- 12574 329
Rhinecliff (12574)
329 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12487 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12487 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12419
Cottekill (12419)
$121,776 median income
- 12417
Connelly (12417)
$120,417 median income
- 12493
West Park (12493)
$105,617 median income
- 12411
Bloomington (12411)
$97,880 median income
- 12486
Tillson (12486)
$96,964 median income
- 12487
Ulster Park (12487)
$95,230 median income
- 12466
Port Ewen (12466)
$78,182 median income
- 12472
Rosendale (12472)
$70,559 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12487 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12429 | Esopus, NY | 281 | 2.3 mi |
| 12417 | Connelly, NY | 581 | 3.3 mi |
| 12466 | Port Ewen, NY | 2,471 | 3.2 mi |
| 12471 | Rifton, NY | 215 | 2.7 mi |
| 12411 | Bloomington, NY | 497 | 2.8 mi |
| 12493 | West Park, NY | 495 | 4.5 mi |
| 12486 | Tillson, NY | 1,523 | 3.9 mi |
| 12472 | Rosendale, NY | 1,572 | 4.4 mi |
| 12574 | Rhinecliff, NY | 329 | 4.8 mi |
| 12419 | Cottekill, NY | 722 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12487, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,268 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12487 in?
ZIP code 12487 (Ulster Park) 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 12487?
ZIP code 12487 in Ulster Park, NY has a population of 3,268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12487?
The median household income in ZIP 12487 is $95,230, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12487?
The median home value in ZIP 12487 is $279,400, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12487?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12487 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12487?
ZIP code 12487 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12487?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12487 are: Construction (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Wholesale trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12487?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12487 decreased by 1.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 12487?
In ZIP code 12487, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 12487?
In ZIP code 12487, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12487?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12487 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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