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 High-density area
- $101,208
- Median income Above-median income area
- $432,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12518 (Cornwall, NY) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 266.3 in 2023 to 279.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,853. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 2.5%. Median home value is $432,000 (14% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,819; 68.1% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 12518 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 12518
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cornwall, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12518.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 12518?
41.4
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
6.6%
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?
$101,208
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$50,853
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12518 ranks among New York ZIPs
Cornwall, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$101,208 Top 30% higher than 70% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,644housing units
2,644
Total Housing Units
2,485
Occupied Units
159
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$432,000
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12518 vs 10953 →
ZIP 12518 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12550
Newburgh (12550)
54,447 residents
- 12553
New Windsor (12553)
24,438 residents
- 10930 8,958
Highland Mills (10930)
8,958 residents
- 10996 6,756
West Point (10996)
6,756 residents
- 12518 5,870
Cornwall (12518)
5,870 residents
- 10928 4,175
Highland Falls (10928)
4,175 residents
- 12520 3,109
Cornwall On Hudson (12520)
3,109 residents
- 12577 2,029
Salisbury Mills (12577)
2,029 residents
- 10922 1,559
Fort Montgomery (10922)
1,559 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12518 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12518 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12520
Cornwall On Hudson (12520)
$136,797 median income
- 10996
West Point (10996)
$135,333 median income
- 12577
Salisbury Mills (12577)
$124,028 median income
- 10922
Fort Montgomery (10922)
$123,406 median income
- 10930
Highland Mills (10930)
$120,098 median income
- 10928
Highland Falls (10928)
$102,347 median income
- 12518
Cornwall (12518)
$101,208 median income
- 12553
New Windsor (12553)
$92,757 median income
- 12550
Newburgh (12550)
$85,697 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12518, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,870 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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