ZIP Code 12493

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West Park · Ulster County · New York

Population
495

28/sq mi

Median income
$105,617

▲ 38% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$110,300

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
52.8%

Median age 48.7

Land area
17.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12493 in West Park, New York has a population of 495. The median household income is $105,617, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $110,300, 60% below the US average. 52.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12493 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.9 square miles in West Park, Ulster County, New York. The area is home to 495 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 12493 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12493 sits at $105,617 (14% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,903. The poverty rate stands at 33.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $110,300 (71% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12493 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, 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 12493 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 12493, West 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

495

Population

17.9

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12493?

48.7

Median Age

68.4%

Male

31.6%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 4.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

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?

$105,617

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$38,903

Per Capita Income

33.1%

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 74.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.8%

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

What does housing look like?

203

Total Housing Units

151

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$110,300

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 12493, employing approximately 83 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,213,000.

14

Businesses

83

Employees

$4.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 3 21.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 21.4%

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
12429 Esopus, NY 281 2.3 mi
12487 Ulster Park, NY 3,268 4.5 mi
12538 Hyde Park, NY 14,578 4.3 mi
12528 Highland, NY 13,344 5.5 mi
12471 Rifton, NY 215 4.6 mi
12466 Port Ewen, NY 2,471 7.5 mi
12486 Tillson, NY 1,523 5.1 mi
12417 Connelly, NY 581 7.7 mi
12547 Milton, NY 2,891 9.7 mi
12411 Bloomington, NY 497 6.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12493 in?
ZIP code 12493 (West 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 12493?
ZIP code 12493 in West Park, NY has a population of 495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12493?
The median household income in ZIP 12493 is $105,617, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12493?
The median home value in ZIP 12493 is $110,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12493?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12493 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12493?
ZIP code 12493 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 83 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12493?
In ZIP code 12493, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.8% 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 12493?
In ZIP code 12493, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12493?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12493 is 33.1% 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 West Park, 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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