ZIP Code 12494

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West Shokan · Ulster County · New York

Population
764

16/sq mi

Median income
$145,303

▲ 90% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$370,500

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
66.2%

Median age 49.2

Land area
48.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12494 in West Shokan, New York has a population of 764. The median household income is $145,303, which is 90% above the national average. Median home value is $370,500, 33% above the US average. 66.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12494 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.7 square miles in West Shokan, Ulster County, New York. The area is home to 764 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 12494 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12494 sits at $145,303 (57% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $60,746. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 18.3%. On housing, the median home value is $370,500 (2% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12494 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, 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 12494 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 12494

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12494.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 12494, West Shokan, 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

764

Population

48.7

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12494?

49.2

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$145,303

Median Household Income

+57% vs state

$60,746

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

18.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 81.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.2%

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

What does housing look like?

727

Total Housing Units

405

Occupied Units

322

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.8%
Renter 5.2%

$370,500

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

1985

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 12494, employing approximately 89 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,227,000.

13

Businesses

89

Employees

$8.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 30.8%
Information 3 23.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 23.1%

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 12494 vs 12412 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12412 Boiceville, NY 673 3.9 mi
12461 Olivebridge, NY 1,634 3.5 mi
12481 Shokan, NY 1,356 3.9 mi
12457 Mount Tremper, NY 763 6.4 mi
12464 Phoenicia, NY 1,020 6.2 mi
12416 Chichester, NY 277 10.0 mi
12495 Willow, NY 265 9.3 mi
12433 Glenford, NY 483 7.6 mi
12404 Accord, NY 3,385 10.2 mi
12484 Stone Ridge, NY 2,733 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12494 in?
ZIP code 12494 (West Shokan) 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 12494?
ZIP code 12494 in West Shokan, NY has a population of 764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12494?
The median household income in ZIP 12494 is $145,303, which is 90% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12494?
The median home value in ZIP 12494 is $370,500, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12494?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12494 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12494?
ZIP code 12494 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 89 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12494?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12494 are: Construction (4), Information (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12494?
In ZIP code 12494, 81.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.2% 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 12494?
In ZIP code 12494, approximately 94.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for West Shokan, 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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