Rock Tavern, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12575
Orange County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,258
- 88/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $142,530
- Median income Above-median income area
- $446,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rock Tavern pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 88
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12575 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12575 (Rock Tavern, NY) rose +16.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.4 in 2023 to 291.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12575 covers 25.6 square miles in Rock Tavern, Orange County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,258 residents on file, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12575 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,530 (54% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,445. The poverty rate is 2.7%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $446,200 (18% above the average New York ZIP), while 92.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 12575 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 12575
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rock Tavern, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12575.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,258
Population
25.6
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12575?
45.8
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
7.8%
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?
$142,530
Median Household Income
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$56,445
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12575 ranks among New York ZIPs
Rock Tavern, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$142,530 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
633housing units
633
Total Housing Units
569
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$446,200
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
1983
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12575 vs 12543 →
ZIP 12575 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12553
New Windsor (12553)
24,438 residents
- 12589
Wallkill (12589)
17,228 residents
- 12586
Walden (12586)
12,540 residents
- 10992 9,621
Washingtonville (10992)
9,621 residents
- 10930 8,958
Highland Mills (10930)
8,958 residents
- 10916 4,540
Campbell Hall (10916)
4,540 residents
- 12543 3,001
Maybrook (12543)
3,001 residents
- 12575 2,258
Rock Tavern (12575)
2,258 residents
- 12577 2,029
Salisbury Mills (12577)
2,029 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12575 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12575 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10914
Blooming Grove (10914)
$160,132 median income
- 12575
Rock Tavern (12575)
$142,530 median income
- 10916
Campbell Hall (10916)
$135,556 median income
- 12577
Salisbury Mills (12577)
$124,028 median income
- 12589
Wallkill (12589)
$120,815 median income
- 10930
Highland Mills (10930)
$120,098 median income
- 10992
Washingtonville (10992)
$112,353 median income
- 12553
New Windsor (12553)
$92,757 median income
- 12586
Walden (12586)
$87,194 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12575 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12543 | Maybrook, NY | 3,001 | 1.5 mi |
| 10992 | Washingtonville, NY | 9,621 | 3.7 mi |
| 12577 | Salisbury Mills, NY | 2,029 | 4.0 mi |
| 12553 | New Windsor, NY | 24,438 | 4.3 mi |
| 12586 | Walden, NY | 12,540 | 6.1 mi |
| 10914 | Blooming Grove, NY | 414 | 4.9 mi |
| 10916 | Campbell Hall, NY | 4,540 | 5.5 mi |
| 10953 | Mountainville, NY | 252 | 6.4 mi |
| 10930 | Highland Mills, NY | 8,958 | 8.1 mi |
| 12589 | Wallkill, NY | 17,228 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12575, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,258 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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