ZIP Code 12543
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Maybrook · Orange County · New York
- Population
- 3,001
- Median income
- $75,583
- Median home value
- $257,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.4%
- Land area
- 29.7 sq mi
101/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.4
New York
ZIP code 12543 in Maybrook, New York has a population of 3,001. The median household income is $75,583, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $257,500, 7% below the US average. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12543 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.7 square miles in Maybrook, Orange County, New York. The area is home to 3,001 residents, producing a population density of 101 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 12543 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12543 sits at $75,583 (18% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,926. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $257,500 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,507 per month, and 49.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12543 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 12543 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 12543
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12543.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 12543, Maybrook, 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
3,001
Population
29.7
Area (sq mi)
101
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12543?
51.4
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
14.5%
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?
$75,583
Median Household Income
-18% vs state
$43,926
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
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?
1,640
Total Housing Units
1,553
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,500
Median Home Value
-32% vs state
$1,507
Median Rent
1976
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
-12.9%
YoY Change (2024)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12543 have decreased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +17.4% | 216 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 241 |
| 2022 | +23.2% | 297 |
| 2023 | +19.8% | 356 |
| 2024 | -12.9% | 310 |
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 40 business establishments in ZIP 12543, employing approximately 621 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,271,000.
40
Businesses
621
Employees
$25.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 17.5% |
| Construction | 5 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.5% |
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 12543 vs 12575 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12575 | Rock Tavern, NY | 2,258 | 1.5 mi |
| 12586 | Walden, NY | 12,540 | 5.0 mi |
| 10992 | Washingtonville, NY | 9,621 | 4.7 mi |
| 10914 | Blooming Grove, NY | 414 | 5.5 mi |
| 12549 | Montgomery, NY | 10,201 | 5.0 mi |
| 12577 | Salisbury Mills, NY | 2,029 | 5.4 mi |
| 10916 | Campbell Hall, NY | 4,540 | 5.2 mi |
| 12553 | New Windsor, NY | 24,438 | 5.8 mi |
| 12589 | Wallkill, NY | 17,228 | 9.3 mi |
| 12550 | Newburgh, NY | 54,447 | 7.1 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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