ZIP Code 12543

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Maybrook · Orange County · New York

Population
3,001

101/sq mi

Median income
$75,583

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$257,500

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.4%

Median age 51.4

Land area
29.7 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12543?

51.4

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

14.5%

Foreign-Born

White 54.4%
African American 15.4%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

Owner 49.1%
Renter 50.9%

$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)

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12543 in?
ZIP code 12543 (Maybrook) 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 12543?
ZIP code 12543 in Maybrook, NY has a population of 3,001 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12543?
The median household income in ZIP 12543 is $75,583, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12543?
The median home value in ZIP 12543 is $257,500, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12543?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12543 is White at 54.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12543?
ZIP code 12543 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 621 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12543?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12543 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12543?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12543 decreased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 12543?
In ZIP code 12543, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12543?
In ZIP code 12543, approximately 49.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12543?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12543 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Maybrook, NY

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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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