ZIP Code 12561
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New Paltz · Ulster County · New York
- Population
- 18,308
- Median income
- $92,288
- Median home value
- $453,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.3%
- Land area
- 154.1 sq mi
119/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
▲ 63% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.8
New York
ZIP code 12561 in New Paltz, New York has a population of 18,308. The median household income is $92,288, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $453,500, 63% above the US average. 59.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12561 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 154.1 square miles in New Paltz, Ulster County, New York. The area is home to 18,308 residents, producing a population density of 119 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 12561 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12561 sits at $92,288 (0% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $47,513. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $453,500 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,614 per month, and 57.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12561 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ulster County, so you can benchmark 12561 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 12561
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12561.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 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 12561, New Paltz, 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
18,308
Population
154.1
Area (sq mi)
119
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12561?
31.8
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
9.5%
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?
$92,288
Median Household Income
-0% vs state
$47,513
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 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?
7,796
Total Housing Units
7,219
Occupied Units
577
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$453,500
Median Home Value
+20% vs state
$1,614
Median Rent
1976
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
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
324
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+224%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12561 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 208 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 241 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 265 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 295 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 324 |
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 557 business establishments in ZIP 12561, employing approximately 4,895 people with a combined annual payroll of $208,915,000.
557
Businesses
4,895
Employees
$208.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 16.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 74 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 68 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 41 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 3.6% |
| Information | 16 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.7% |
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 12561 vs 12440 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12440 | High Falls, NY | 1,980 | 4.4 mi |
| 12548 | Modena, NY | 1,494 | 6.6 mi |
| 12515 | Clintondale, NY | 1,549 | 5.3 mi |
| 12472 | Rosendale, NY | 1,572 | 6.4 mi |
| 12419 | Cottekill, NY | 722 | 7.2 mi |
| 12486 | Tillson, NY | 1,523 | 5.7 mi |
| 12528 | Highland, NY | 13,344 | 5.4 mi |
| 12471 | Rifton, NY | 215 | 6.6 mi |
| 12525 | Gardiner, NY | 3,311 | 6.6 mi |
| 12493 | West Park, NY | 495 | 6.8 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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