Willow, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12495
Ulster County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 265
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $393,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Willow pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12495 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12495 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Willow, Ulster County, New York, home to just 265 residents across 23.7 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 12495, but per-capita income is $56,398. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $393,800 (4% above the average New York ZIP); 82.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 72.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ulster County, so 12495 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12495, Willow, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
265
Population
23.7
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12495?
72.3
Median Age
62.1%
Male
37.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$56,398
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
237housing units
237
Total Housing Units
213
Occupied Units
24
Vacant Units
1.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$393,800
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 12495, employing approximately 81 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,894,000.
10
Businesses
81
Employees
$2.9M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 30.0% |
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 12495 vs 12450 →
ZIP 12495 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12481
Shokan (12481)
1,356 residents
- 12464
Phoenicia (12464)
1,020 residents
- 12442
Hunter (12442)
953 residents
- 12409
Bearsville (12409)
804 residents
- 12457
Mount Tremper (12457)
763 residents
- 12412
Boiceville (12412)
673 residents
- 12427
Elka Park (12427)
576 residents
- 12448 388
Lake Hill (12448)
388 residents
- 12416 277
Chichester (12416)
277 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12495 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12450 | Lanesville, NY | 183 | 3.3 mi |
| 12457 | Mount Tremper, NY | 763 | 2.9 mi |
| 12448 | Lake Hill, NY | 388 | 3.0 mi |
| 12416 | Chichester, NY | 277 | 2.7 mi |
| 12412 | Boiceville, NY | 673 | 5.4 mi |
| 12409 | Bearsville, NY | 804 | 4.7 mi |
| 12481 | Shokan, NY | 1,356 | 7.1 mi |
| 12442 | Hunter, NY | 953 | 9.0 mi |
| 12427 | Elka Park, NY | 576 | 6.6 mi |
| 12464 | Phoenicia, NY | 1,020 | 6.6 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12495 in?
ZIP code 12495 (Willow) 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 12495?
ZIP code 12495 in Willow, NY has a population of 265 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12495?
The median home value in ZIP 12495 is $393,800, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12495?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12495 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12495?
ZIP code 12495 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 81 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12495?
In ZIP code 12495, 92.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.5% 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 12495?
In ZIP code 12495, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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