ZIP Code 12589
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Wallkill · Ulster County · New York
- Population
- 17,228
- Median income
- $120,815
- Median home value
- $378,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.1%
- Land area
- 150.3 sq mi
115/sq mi
▲ 58% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
New York
ZIP code 12589 in Wallkill, New York has a population of 17,228. The median household income is $120,815, which is 58% above the national average. Median home value is $378,000, 36% above the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12589 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 150.3 square miles in Wallkill, Ulster County, New York. The area is home to 17,228 residents, producing a population density of 115 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 12589 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12589 sits at $120,815 (31% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $34,874. The poverty rate stands at 29.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $378,000 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $1,246 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12589 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ulster County, so you can benchmark 12589 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 12589
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12589.
- Construction
Construction
71 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 23
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 17
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 14
Accommodation and food services
14 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 12589, Wallkill, 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
17,228
Population
150.3
Area (sq mi)
115
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12589?
40.1
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
7.9%
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?
$120,815
Median Household Income
+31% vs state
$34,874
Per Capita Income
29.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 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?
5,327
Total Housing Units
4,835
Occupied Units
492
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$378,000
Median Home Value
-0% vs state
$1,246
Median Rent
1982
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12589 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.9% | 173 |
| 2021 | +16.7% | 202 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 228 |
| 2023 | +15.4% | 263 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 264 |
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 222 business establishments in ZIP 12589, employing approximately 1,099 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,698,000.
222
Businesses
1,099
Employees
$56.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 71 | 32.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.3% |
| Information | 3 | 1.4% |
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 12589 vs 12586 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12586 | Walden, NY | 12,540 | 4.3 mi |
| 12548 | Modena, NY | 1,494 | 3.5 mi |
| 12525 | Gardiner, NY | 3,311 | 4.3 mi |
| 12543 | Maybrook, NY | 3,001 | 9.3 mi |
| 12515 | Clintondale, NY | 1,549 | 6.3 mi |
| 12575 | Rock Tavern, NY | 2,258 | 10.2 mi |
| 12561 | New Paltz, NY | 18,308 | 9.4 mi |
| 12550 | Newburgh, NY | 54,447 | 8.3 mi |
| 12549 | Montgomery, NY | 10,201 | 8.4 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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