Salisbury Mills, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12577
Orange County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,029
- 134/sq mi High-density area
- $124,028
- Median income Above-median income area
- $469,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salisbury Mills pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 134
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12577 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 12577 (Salisbury Mills, NY) fell -5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.1 in 2023 to 232.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12577 covers 15.2 square miles in Salisbury Mills, Orange County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,029 residents on file, a density of 134 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12577 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,028 (34% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,418. Unemployment is 12.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $469,800 (24% above the average New York ZIP), while 86.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,435.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 12577 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 12577
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salisbury Mills, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12577.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 12577, Salisbury Mills, 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
2,029
Population
15.2
Area (sq mi)
134
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12577?
44.9
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
6.5%
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?
$124,028
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$62,418
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
37.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12577 ranks among New York ZIPs
Salisbury Mills, 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)
$124,028 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
824housing units
824
Total Housing Units
771
Occupied Units
53
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$469,800
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,435
Median Rent
1970
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
-5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12577 have decreased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 168 |
| 2021 | +19.6% | 201 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 234 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 246 |
| 2024 | -5.6% | 232 |
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 35 business establishments in ZIP 12577, employing approximately 166 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,041,000.
35
Businesses
166
Employees
$10.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 22.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.6% |
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 12577 vs 10992 →
ZIP 12577 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
- 10992 9,621
Washingtonville (10992)
9,621 residents
- 10930 8,958
Highland Mills (10930)
8,958 residents
- 12518 5,870
Cornwall (12518)
5,870 residents
- 12520 3,109
Cornwall On Hudson (12520)
3,109 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
- 10917 1,968
Central Valley (10917)
1,968 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12577 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12577 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
- 12520
Cornwall On Hudson (12520)
$136,797 median income
- 12577
Salisbury Mills (12577)
$124,028 median income
- 10917
Central Valley (10917)
$121,944 median income
- 10930
Highland Mills (10930)
$120,098 median income
- 10992
Washingtonville (10992)
$112,353 median income
- 12518
Cornwall (12518)
$101,208 median income
- 12553
New Windsor (12553)
$92,757 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12577 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10992 | Washingtonville, NY | 9,621 | 2.2 mi |
| 10953 | Mountainville, NY | 252 | 2.8 mi |
| 10930 | Highland Mills, NY | 8,958 | 4.2 mi |
| 12553 | New Windsor, NY | 24,438 | 3.3 mi |
| 12575 | Rock Tavern, NY | 2,258 | 4.0 mi |
| 10914 | Blooming Grove, NY | 414 | 4.0 mi |
| 12518 | Cornwall, NY | 5,870 | 4.4 mi |
| 10917 | Central Valley, NY | 1,968 | 7.0 mi |
| 12543 | Maybrook, NY | 3,001 | 5.4 mi |
| 12520 | Cornwall On Hudson, NY | 3,109 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12577, 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 (2,029 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 12577 in?
ZIP code 12577 (Salisbury Mills) 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 12577?
ZIP code 12577 in Salisbury Mills, NY has a population of 2,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12577?
The median household income in ZIP 12577 is $124,028, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12577?
The median home value in ZIP 12577 is $469,800, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12577?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12577 is White at 80.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12577?
ZIP code 12577 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12577?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12577 are: Construction (8), Real estate and rental and leasing (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12577?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12577 decreased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 12577?
In ZIP code 12577, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.7% 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 12577?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12577 is 37.7 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 12577?
In ZIP code 12577, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12577?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12577 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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