ZIP Code 12525
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Gardiner · Ulster County · New York
- Population
- 3,311
- Median income
- $110,268
- Median home value
- $446,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.4%
- Land area
- 60.9 sq mi
54/sq mi
▲ 45% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 61% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.4
New York
ZIP code 12525 in Gardiner, New York has a population of 3,311. The median household income is $110,268, which is 45% above the national average. Median home value is $446,500, 61% above the US average. 36.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12525 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.9 square miles in Gardiner, Ulster County, New York. The area is home to 3,311 residents, producing a population density of 54 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 12525 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12525 sits at $110,268 (19% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $60,198. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $446,500 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,750 per month, and 67.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12525 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, 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 12525 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 12525
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12525.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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 12525, Gardiner, 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
3,311
Population
60.9
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12525?
45.4
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
2.2%
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?
$110,268
Median Household Income
+19% vs state
$60,198
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
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?
1,376
Total Housing Units
1,097
Occupied Units
279
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$446,500
Median Home Value
+18% vs state
$1,750
Median Rent
1979
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2023)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12525 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.0% | 184 |
| 2020 | +2.8% | 189 |
| 2021 | +17.6% | 223 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 252 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 258 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 113 business establishments in ZIP 12525, employing approximately 885 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,436,000.
113
Businesses
885
Employees
$43.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.6% |
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 12525 vs 12589 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12589 | Wallkill, NY | 17,228 | 4.3 mi |
| 12440 | High Falls, NY | 1,980 | 6.4 mi |
| 12548 | Modena, NY | 1,494 | 4.4 mi |
| 12515 | Clintondale, NY | 1,549 | 6.4 mi |
| 12586 | Walden, NY | 12,540 | 8.4 mi |
| 12561 | New Paltz, NY | 18,308 | 6.6 mi |
| 12404 | Accord, NY | 3,385 | 9.2 mi |
| 12566 | Pine Bush, NY | 10,753 | 8.8 mi |
| 12446 | Kerhonkson, NY | 5,061 | 11.0 mi |
| 12486 | Tillson, NY | 1,523 | 12.0 mi |
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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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