ZIP Code 12575

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Rock Tavern · Orange County · New York

Population
2,258

88/sq mi

Median income
$142,530

▲ 87% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$446,200

▲ 60% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.1%

Median age 45.8

Land area
25.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12575 in Rock Tavern, New York has a population of 2,258. The median household income is $142,530, which is 87% above the national average. Median home value is $446,200, 60% above the US average. 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12575 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.6 square miles in Rock Tavern, Orange County, New York. The area is home to 2,258 residents, producing a population density of 88 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 12575 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12575 sits at $142,530 (54% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $56,445. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $446,200 (18% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12575 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 12575 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 12575

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12575.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12575, Rock Tavern, 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

2,258

Population

25.6

Area (sq mi)

88

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12575?

45.8

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.1%
African American 8.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$142,530

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$56,445

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%

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

What does housing look like?

633

Total Housing Units

569

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$446,200

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

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

+16.0%

YoY Change (2024)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12575 have increased 16.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 183
2021 +15.2% 210
2022 +13.9% 240
2023 +4.9% 251
2024 +16.0% 292

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 61 business establishments in ZIP 12575, employing approximately 737 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,403,000.

61

Businesses

737

Employees

$49.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 16.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 16.4%
Retail trade 6 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 6 9.8%
Wholesale trade 5 8.2%
Manufacturing 4 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.9%

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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12586 Walden, NY 12,540 6.1 mi
10914 Blooming Grove, NY 414 4.9 mi
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10953 Mountainville, NY 252 6.4 mi
10930 Highland Mills, NY 8,958 8.1 mi
12589 Wallkill, NY 17,228 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12575 in?
ZIP code 12575 (Rock Tavern) 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 12575?
ZIP code 12575 in Rock Tavern, NY has a population of 2,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12575?
The median household income in ZIP 12575 is $142,530, which is 87% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12575?
The median home value in ZIP 12575 is $446,200, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12575?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12575 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12575?
ZIP code 12575 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 737 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12575?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12575 are: Construction (10), Transportation and warehousing (10), Retail trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12575?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12575 increased by 16.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 12575?
In ZIP code 12575, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 12575?
In ZIP code 12575, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12575?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12575 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Rock Tavern, NY

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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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