Milton, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12547
Ulster County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,891
- 108/sq mi High-density area
- $88,778
- Median income Above-median income area
- $377,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 108
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12547 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12547 (Milton, NY) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 12547 covers 26.8 square miles in Milton, Ulster County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,891 residents on file, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12547 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,778 (4% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,077. The poverty rate is 22.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $377,200 (0% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,909; 71.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ulster County, so 12547 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 12547
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milton, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$55,077
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12547 ranks among New York ZIPs
Milton, 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)
$88,778 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
1,351housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 12547 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12601
Poughkeepsie (12601)
43,398 residents
- 12603
Poughkeepsie (12603)
42,810 residents
- 12590
Wappingers Falls (12590)
35,102 residents
- 12528 13,344
Highland (12528)
13,344 residents
- 12542 5,913
Marlboro (12542)
5,913 residents
- 12547 2,891
Milton (12547)
2,891 residents
- 12515 1,549
Clintondale (12515)
1,549 residents
- 12548 1,494
Modena (12548)
1,494 residents
- 12604 586
Poughkeepsie (12604)
586 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12547 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12547 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12548
Modena (12548)
$132,083 median income
- 12542
Marlboro (12542)
$121,378 median income
- 12493
West Park (12493)
$105,617 median income
- 12603
Poughkeepsie (12603)
$103,538 median income
- 12515
Clintondale (12515)
$103,500 median income
- 12590
Wappingers Falls (12590)
$102,285 median income
- 12512
Chelsea (12512)
$99,025 median income
- 12528
Highland (12528)
$92,462 median income
- 12547
Milton (12547)
$88,778 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12547 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12547, 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 (2,891 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 12547 in?
ZIP code 12547 (Milton) is located in Ulster County, New York. Ulster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ulster-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12547?
ZIP code 12547 in Milton, NY has a population of 2,891 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12547?
The median household income in ZIP 12547 is $88,778, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12547?
The median home value in ZIP 12547 is $377,200, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12547?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12547 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12547?
ZIP code 12547 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 732 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12547?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12547 are: Construction (17), Manufacturing (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12547?
In ZIP code 12547, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 12547?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12547 is 30.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12547?
In ZIP code 12547, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12547?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12547 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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