ZIP Code 12494
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West Shokan · Ulster County · New York
- Population
- 764
- Median income
- $145,303
- Median home value
- $370,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66.2%
- Land area
- 48.7 sq mi
16/sq mi
▲ 90% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.2
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.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Information
Information
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12494?
49.2
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
1.3%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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