Hudson, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12534
Columbia County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,867
- 79/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,741
- Median income Near-median income area
- $316,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hudson pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 79
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12534 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12534 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hudson, Columbia County, New York, home to 17,867 residents across 225.3 square miles, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12534 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,741 (21% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,641. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $316,700 (16% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,443; owner occupancy is 63.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbia County, so 12534 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 12534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hudson, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12534.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
94 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
82 establishments
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 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 12534, Hudson, 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
17,867
Population
225.3
Area (sq mi)
79
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12534?
46.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
10.2%
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?
$72,741
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$51,641
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12534 ranks among New York ZIPs
Hudson, 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)
$72,741 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
9,575housing units
9,575
Total Housing Units
7,949
Occupied Units
1,626
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$316,700
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,443
Median Rent
1964
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
+0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
363
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+263%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12534 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +263% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 251 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 289 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 340 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 362 |
| 2024 | +0.3% | 363 |
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 673 business establishments in ZIP 12534, employing approximately 8,232 people with a combined annual payroll of $424,783,000.
673
Businesses
8,232
Employees
$424.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 122 | 18.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 94 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 82 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 58 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 38 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 2.7% |
| Information | 12 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
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 12534 vs 12513 →
ZIP 12534 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12534
Hudson (12534)
17,867 residents
- 12526 3,686
Germantown (12526)
3,686 residents
- 12075 3,418
Ghent (12075)
3,418 residents
- 12015 3,010
Athens (12015)
3,010 residents
- 12523 1,798
Elizaville (12523)
1,798 residents
- 12521 1,644
Craryville (12521)
1,644 residents
- 12565 1,487
Philmont (12565)
1,487 residents
- 12513 651
Claverack (12513)
651 residents
- 12172 405
Stottville (12172)
405 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12534 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12534 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12075
Ghent (12075)
$98,047 median income
- 12526
Germantown (12526)
$97,679 median income
- 12015
Athens (12015)
$91,845 median income
- 12172
Stottville (12172)
$86,587 median income
- 12521
Craryville (12521)
$75,652 median income
- 12534
Hudson (12534)
$72,741 median income
- 12513
Claverack (12513)
$60,951 median income
- 12565
Philmont (12565)
$56,563 median income
- 12523
Elizaville (12523)
$54,235 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12534 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12513 | Claverack, NY | 651 | 1.3 mi |
| 12172 | Stottville, NY | 405 | 4.6 mi |
| 12530 | Hollowville, NY | 124 | 3.4 mi |
| 12565 | Philmont, NY | 1,487 | 5.7 mi |
| 12015 | Athens, NY | 3,010 | 5.7 mi |
| 12523 | Elizaville, NY | 1,798 | 9.4 mi |
| 12174 | Stuyvesant Falls, NY | 345 | 9.1 mi |
| 12521 | Craryville, NY | 1,644 | 6.3 mi |
| 12075 | Ghent, NY | 3,418 | 8.0 mi |
| 12526 | Germantown, NY | 3,686 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12534, 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 (17,867 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 12534 in?
ZIP code 12534 (Hudson) is located in Columbia County, New York. Columbia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbia-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12534?
ZIP code 12534 in Hudson, NY has a population of 17,867 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12534?
The median household income in ZIP 12534 is $72,741, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12534?
The median home value in ZIP 12534 is $316,700, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12534?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12534 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12534?
ZIP code 12534 has 673 business establishments employing approximately 8,232 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12534?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12534 are: Retail trade (122), Health care and social assistance (94), Accommodation and food services (82). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12534?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12534 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 263%. 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 12534?
In ZIP code 12534, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% 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 12534?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12534 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12534?
In ZIP code 12534, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12534?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12534 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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