ZIP Code 12553
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New Windsor · Orange County · New York
- Population
- 24,438
- Median income
- $92,757
- Median home value
- $362,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.2%
- Land area
- 63.9 sq mi
383/sq mi
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
New York
ZIP code 12553 in New Windsor, New York has a population of 24,438. The median household income is $92,757, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $362,300, 30% above the US average. 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12553 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.9 square miles in New Windsor, Orange County, New York. The area is home to 24,438 residents, producing a population density of 383 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 12553 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12553 sits at $92,757 (0% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,074. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. On housing, the median home value is $362,300 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,625 per month, and 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12553 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 12553 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 12553
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12553.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Construction
Construction
75 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 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 12553, New Windsor, 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
24,438
Population
63.9
Area (sq mi)
383
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12553?
41.4
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
14.2%
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?
$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
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?
11,432
Total Housing Units
10,829
Occupied Units
603
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12553 vs 10953 →
| 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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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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