ZIP Code 12547

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Milton · Ulster County · New York

Population
2,891

108/sq mi

Median income
$88,778

▲ 16% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$377,200

▲ 36% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.2%

Median age 44.9

Land area
26.8 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12547?

44.9

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 68.4%
African American 11.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$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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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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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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