ZIP Code 12547
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Milton · Ulster County · New York
- Population
- 2,891
- Median income
- $88,778
- Median home value
- $377,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.2%
- Land area
- 26.8 sq mi
108/sq mi
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.9
New York
ZIP code 12547 in Milton, New York has a population of 2,891. The median household income is $88,778, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $377,200, 36% above the US average. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12547 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.8 square miles in Milton, Ulster County, New York. The area is home to 2,891 residents, producing a population density of 108 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 12547 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12547 sits at $88,778 (4% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $55,077. The poverty rate stands at 22.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $377,200 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $1,909 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12547 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ulster County, so you can benchmark 12547 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 12547
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12547.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 12547, Milton, 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
2,891
Population
26.8
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12547?
44.9
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
5.2%
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?
$88,778
Median Household Income
-4% vs state
$55,077
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,351
Total Housing Units
1,328
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$377,200
Median Home Value
-0% vs state
$1,909
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 12547, employing approximately 732 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,423,000.
69
Businesses
732
Employees
$38.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 24.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 7.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.8% |
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 12547 vs 12542 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12542 | Marlboro, NY | 5,913 | 3.4 mi |
| 12528 | Highland, NY | 13,344 | 4.5 mi |
| 12515 | Clintondale, NY | 1,549 | 4.4 mi |
| 12601 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 43,398 | 5.0 mi |
| 12512 | Chelsea, NY | 127 | 7.3 mi |
| 12604 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 586 | 5.3 mi |
| 12548 | Modena, NY | 1,494 | 6.3 mi |
| 12603 | Poughkeepsie, NY | 42,810 | 6.4 mi |
| 12493 | West Park, NY | 495 | 9.7 mi |
| 12590 | Wappingers Falls, NY | 35,102 | 6.6 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Milton, 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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