Modena, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12548
Ulster County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,494
- 98/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $132,083
- Median income Above-median income area
- $428,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Modena pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 98
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12548 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12548 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Modena, Ulster County, New York, home to just 1,494 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 98 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12548 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,083 (43% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,125. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $428,800 (13% above the average New York ZIP); 81.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ulster County, so 12548 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 12548
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Modena, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12548.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 12548, Modena, 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
1,494
Population
15.2
Area (sq mi)
98
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12548?
43.8
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
5.0%
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?
$132,083
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$45,125
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12548 ranks among New York ZIPs
Modena, 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)
$132,083 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
336housing units
336
Total Housing Units
318
Occupied Units
18
Vacant Units
3.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$428,800
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 12548, employing approximately 348 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,782,000.
35
Businesses
348
Employees
$13.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 14.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.6% |
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 12548 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12550
Newburgh (12550)
54,447 residents
- 12561 18,308
New Paltz (12561)
18,308 residents
- 12589 17,228
Wallkill (12589)
17,228 residents
- 12528 13,344
Highland (12528)
13,344 residents
- 12586 12,540
Walden (12586)
12,540 residents
- 12542 5,913
Marlboro (12542)
5,913 residents
- 12525 3,311
Gardiner (12525)
3,311 residents
- 12547 2,891
Milton (12547)
2,891 residents
- 12440 1,980
High Falls (12440)
1,980 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12548 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12548 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
- 12589
Wallkill (12589)
$120,815 median income
- 12525
Gardiner (12525)
$110,268 median income
- 12440
High Falls (12440)
$106,553 median income
- 12515
Clintondale (12515)
$103,500 median income
- 12528
Highland (12528)
$92,462 median income
- 12561
New Paltz (12561)
$92,288 median income
- 12547
Milton (12547)
$88,778 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12548 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12515 | Clintondale, NY | 1,549 | 2.8 mi |
| 12589 | Wallkill, NY | 17,228 | 3.5 mi |
| 12525 | Gardiner, NY | 3,311 | 4.4 mi |
| 12561 | New Paltz, NY | 18,308 | 6.6 mi |
| 12547 | Milton, NY | 2,891 | 6.3 mi |
| 12586 | Walden, NY | 12,540 | 7.4 mi |
| 12528 | Highland, NY | 13,344 | 6.7 mi |
| 12542 | Marlboro, NY | 5,913 | 6.7 mi |
| 12550 | Newburgh, NY | 54,447 | 8.9 mi |
| 12440 | High Falls, NY | 1,980 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12548, 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 (1,494 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 12548 in?
ZIP code 12548 (Modena) 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 12548?
ZIP code 12548 in Modena, NY has a population of 1,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12548?
The median household income in ZIP 12548 is $132,083, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12548?
The median home value in ZIP 12548 is $428,800, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12548?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12548 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12548?
ZIP code 12548 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 348 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12548?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12548 are: Retail trade (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12548?
In ZIP code 12548, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% 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 12548?
In ZIP code 12548, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12548?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12548 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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