PlainZIP

Pine Bush, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12566

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

10,753
76/sq mi
$112,831
Median income
$357,000
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pine Bush pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
76
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12566 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12566 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pine Bush, Ulster County, New York, home to 10,753 residents across 140.9 square miles, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12566 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,831 (22% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $46,116. Poverty here runs at 9.6%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. Housing costs here run $357,000 for a typical home value (6% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,513 a month; 76.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ulster County, so you can benchmark 12566 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 12566

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pine Bush, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12566.

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 12566, Pine Bush, 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

10,753

Population

140.9

Area (sq mi)

76

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12566?

41.9

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 73.6%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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?

$112,831

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$46,116

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

35.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12566 ranks nationally

Pine Bush, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,831 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,040

Total Housing Units

3,625

Occupied Units

415

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$357,000

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,513

Median Rent

1978

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

+12.1%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12566 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 170
2021 +17.0% 199
2022 +19.5% 238
2023 +0.0% 238
2024 +12.1% 267

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 251 business establishments in ZIP 12566, employing approximately 1,527 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,072,000.

251

Businesses

1,527

Employees

$54.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 66 26.3%
Retail trade 29 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 26 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 22 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 21 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 6.0%
Wholesale trade 8 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.2%
Manufacturing 7 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.8%
Finance and insurance 7 2.8%
Information 5 2.0%
Educational services 3 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 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 12566 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 12566 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 12566 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 12566 ranks #2 of 6 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
12722 Burlingham, NY 158 3.1 mi
10985 Thompson Ridge, NY 58 3.4 mi
12420 Cragsmoor, NY 363 4.3 mi
10915 Bullville, NY 119 5.6 mi
12781 Summitville, NY 307 7.0 mi
10919 Circleville, NY 1,040 6.9 mi
12483 Spring Glen, NY 259 6.0 mi
10941 Middletown, NY 13,779 9.2 mi
12721 Bloomingburg, NY 6,627 6.3 mi
12489 Wawarsing, NY 1,292 9.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12566 in? ▼
ZIP code 12566 (Pine Bush) 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 12566? ▼
ZIP code 12566 in Pine Bush, NY has a population of 10,753 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12566? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12566 is $112,831, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12566? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12566 is $357,000, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12566? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12566 is White at 73.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12566? ▼
ZIP code 12566 has 251 business establishments employing approximately 1,527 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12566? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12566 are: Construction (66), Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12566? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12566 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 12566? ▼
In ZIP code 12566, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 12566? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12566 is 35.9 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 12566? ▼
In ZIP code 12566, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12566? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12566 is 9.6% 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.