PlainZIP

New Windsor, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12553

Orange County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

24,438
383/sq mi
$92,757
Median income
$362,300
Median home value
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Windsor pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
383
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12553 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12553 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Windsor, Orange County, New York, with 24,438 residents across 63.9 square miles, a density of 383 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12553 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,757 (0% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,074. Local economic indicators show a 5.7% poverty rate alongside 8.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $362,300 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,625 monthly, and 71.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 37 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 12553, plus 6 more within Orange County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 12553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Windsor, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12553.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12553, New Windsor, 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

24,438

Population

63.9

Area (sq mi)

383

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12553?

41.4

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

14.2%

Foreign-Born

White 57.9%
African American 11.8%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%

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?

$92,757

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$49,074

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

37.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12553 ranks nationally

New Windsor, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$92,757 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,432

Total Housing Units

10,829

Occupied Units

603

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$362,300

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,625

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

268

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+168%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12553 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 170
2021 +17.4% 200
2022 +15.4% 231
2023 +9.3% 252
2024 +6.2% 268

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 681 business establishments in ZIP 12553, employing approximately 9,913 people with a combined annual payroll of $554,308,000.

681

Businesses

9,913

Employees

$554.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 91 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 81 11.9%
Construction 75 11.0%
Retail trade 72 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 70 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 7.2%
Transportation and warehousing 39 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 5.6%
Wholesale trade 28 4.1%
Manufacturing 25 3.7%
Finance and insurance 24 3.5%
Educational services 14 2.1%
Information 11 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.2%

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 12553 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12553 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12553 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12553 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
10953 Mountainville, NY 252 3.6 mi
12518 Cornwall, NY 5,870 3.4 mi
12577 Salisbury Mills, NY 2,029 3.3 mi
12520 Cornwall On Hudson, NY 3,109 4.0 mi
12575 Rock Tavern, NY 2,258 4.3 mi
12550 Newburgh, NY 54,447 5.7 mi
10992 Washingtonville, NY 9,621 5.2 mi
10930 Highland Mills, NY 8,958 6.7 mi
12543 Maybrook, NY 3,001 5.8 mi
12508 Beacon, NY 19,880 6.9 mi

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Pop: 13,779

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12553 in? ▼
ZIP code 12553 (New Windsor) 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 12553? ▼
ZIP code 12553 in New Windsor, NY has a population of 24,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12553? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12553 is $92,757, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12553? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12553 is $362,300, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12553? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12553 is White at 57.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12553? ▼
ZIP code 12553 has 681 business establishments employing approximately 9,913 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12553? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12553 are: Other services (except public administration) (91), Health care and social assistance (81), Construction (75). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12553? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12553 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 12553? ▼
In ZIP code 12553, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% 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 12553? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12553 is 37.4 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 12553? ▼
In ZIP code 12553, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12553? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12553 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.