PlainZIP

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
$72,741
Median income
$316,700
Median home value
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $51,641. The poverty rate stands at 18.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $316,700 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,443 per month, and 63.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 12534 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 12534

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hudson, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12534.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 12534?

46.5

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 7.7%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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?

$72,741

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$51,641

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12534 ranks nationally

Hudson, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,741 Top 49% higher than 51% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,575

Total Housing Units

7,949

Occupied Units

1,626

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.6%
Renter 36.4%

$316,700

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$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

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ZIP 12534 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 12534 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 12534 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 12534 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Columbia County

12184 standard
Valatie, NY
Pop: 7,148
12037 standard
Chatham, NY
Pop: 4,015
12526 standard
Germantown, NY
Pop: 3,686
12075 standard
Ghent, NY
Pop: 3,418
12529 standard
Hillsdale, NY
Pop: 2,859
12106 standard
Kinderhook, NY
Pop: 2,193

Related Areas

Columbia County Hudson, NY New York

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.

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