ZIP Code 12489

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Wawarsing · Ulster County · New York

Population
1,292

81/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
23.7%

Median age 66.8

Land area
15.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12489 in Wawarsing, New York has a population of 1,292. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12489 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.9 square miles in Wawarsing, Ulster County, New York. The area is home to 1,292 residents, producing a population density of 81 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 12489 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12489 sits at , while per-capita income is $12,930. The poverty rate stands at 22.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 54.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12489 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.8, 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 12489 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 12489, Wawarsing, 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

1,292

Population

15.9

Area (sq mi)

81

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12489?

66.8

Median Age

28.0%

Male

72.0%

Female

22.6%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$12,930

Per Capita Income

22.6%

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 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

46

Total Housing Units

46

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.3%
Renter 45.7%

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 12489, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,562,000.

11

Businesses

44

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 27.3%

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
12446 Kerhonkson, NY 5,061 4.1 mi
12428 Ellenville, NY 6,602 4.7 mi
12420 Cragsmoor, NY 363 5.6 mi
12458 Napanoch, NY 3,232 5.6 mi
12483 Spring Glen, NY 259 6.2 mi
12566 Pine Bush, NY 10,753 9.0 mi
12404 Accord, NY 3,385 7.6 mi
12769 Phillipsport, NY 253 8.6 mi
12781 Summitville, NY 307 10.7 mi
12740 Grahamsville, NY 1,886 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12489 in?
ZIP code 12489 (Wawarsing) 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 12489?
ZIP code 12489 in Wawarsing, NY has a population of 1,292 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12489?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12489 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12489?
ZIP code 12489 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12489?
In ZIP code 12489, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 12489?
In ZIP code 12489, approximately 54.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12489?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12489 is 22.6% 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 Wawarsing, NY

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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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