ZIP Code 12487
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Ulster Park · Ulster County · New York
- Population
- 3,268
- Median income
- $95,230
- Median home value
- $279,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.2%
- Land area
- 40.7 sq mi
80/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.3
New York
ZIP code 12487 in Ulster Park, New York has a population of 3,268. The median household income is $95,230, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $279,400, 0% above the US average. 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12487 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.7 square miles in Ulster Park, Ulster County, New York. The area is home to 3,268 residents, producing a population density of 80 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 12487 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12487 sits at $95,230 (3% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $46,504. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $279,400 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,405 per month, and 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12487 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, 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 12487 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 12487
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$46,504
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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