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Cornwall, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12518

Orange County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,870
228/sq mi
$101,208
Median income
$432,000
Median home value
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cornwall pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
228
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12518 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12518 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cornwall, Orange County, New York, home to 5,870 residents across 25.7 square miles, a density of 228 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12518 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,208 (9% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,853. Poverty here runs at 6.9%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. Housing costs here run $432,000 for a typical home value (14% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,819 a month; 68.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Orange County, letting you compare 12518 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 12518

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cornwall, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12518.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12518, Cornwall, 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

5,870

Population

25.7

Area (sq mi)

228

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12518?

41.4

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 76.7%
African American 4.1%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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?

$101,208

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$50,853

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12518 ranks nationally

Cornwall, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$101,208 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,644

Total Housing Units

2,485

Occupied Units

159

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$432,000

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,819

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12518 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 186
2021 +12.3% 209
2022 +19.3% 249
2023 +6.9% 266
2024 +5.0% 280

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 143 business establishments in ZIP 12518, employing approximately 1,272 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,718,000.

143

Businesses

1,272

Employees

$69.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 17 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 17 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 15 10.5%
Retail trade 13 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 9.1%
Construction 9 6.3%
Finance and insurance 8 5.6%
Wholesale trade 7 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 4.2%
Manufacturing 5 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.1%

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 12518 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12518 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12518 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12518 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
10953 Mountainville, NY 252 2.1 mi
12520 Cornwall On Hudson, NY 3,109 2.1 mi
12553 New Windsor, NY 24,438 3.4 mi
10996 West Point, NY 6,756 3.9 mi
12577 Salisbury Mills, NY 2,029 4.4 mi
10928 Highland Falls, NY 4,175 4.8 mi
10930 Highland Mills, NY 8,958 5.3 mi
10922 Fort Montgomery, NY 1,559 6.2 mi
12550 Newburgh, NY 54,447 8.4 mi
10911 Bear Mountain, NY 2 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Orange County

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Pop: 54,447
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Pop: 48,418
10950 standard
Monroe, NY
Pop: 47,226
12553 standard
New Windsor, NY
Pop: 24,438
10990 standard
Warwick, NY
Pop: 20,631
12771 standard
Port Jervis, NY
Pop: 14,511

Related Areas

Orange County Cornwall, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12518 in? ▼
ZIP code 12518 (Cornwall) is located in Orange County, New York. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12518? ▼
ZIP code 12518 in Cornwall, NY has a population of 5,870 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12518? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12518 is $101,208, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12518? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12518 is $432,000, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12518? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12518 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12518? ▼
ZIP code 12518 has 143 business establishments employing approximately 1,272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12518? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12518 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (19), Accommodation and food services (17), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12518? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12518 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12518? ▼
In ZIP code 12518, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12518? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12518 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12518? ▼
In ZIP code 12518, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12518? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12518 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.