12542 ZIP Code – Marlboro, New York
12542 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Marlboro, New York, part of Ulster County with a population of approximately 5,490 residents. At $110,047, the median household income here runs above the New York average and well above the U.S. average. The median home value of $323,600 is above the national average, with 73.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,216 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 81% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 1.8%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 4.0% is well below the U.S. average. About 42.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 43.6, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 12547, 12512, 12550.
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ZIP 12542 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12542 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,490 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $110k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $323k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,216 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 42.5% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12547 – Milton
- 12512 – Chelsea
- 12550 – Newburgh
- 12590 – Wappingers Falls
- 12515 – Clintondale
- 12548 – Modena
- 12527 – Glenham
- 12524 – Fishkill
- 12604 – Poughkeepsie
- 12528 – Highland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12547 | MILTON | 3,277 | $98,375 |
| 12512 | CHELSEA | 184 | $93,958 |
| 12550 | NEWBURGH | 55,404 | $73,148 |
| 12590 | WAPPINGERS FALLS | 36,816 | $102,212 |
| 12515 | CLINTONDALE | 1,567 | Not provided |