12561 ZIP Code – New Paltz, New York
12561 is a mid-sized ZIP code in New Paltz, New York, part of Ulster County with a population of approximately 18,136 residents. The median household income of $85,539 is near the New York average and above the national average. Median home values of $359,400 are above the national average, with 57.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,544 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 62% single-family (stable), 20% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.9%, above the national average. An estimated 21.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 30.5, below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 12440, 12528, 12515.
ZIP Code 12561 Data
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ZIP 12561 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12561 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $85k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $359k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,544 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 30.5 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 56.1% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12440 – High Falls
- 12528 – Highland
- 12515 – Clintondale
- 12486 – Tillson
- 12471 – Rifton
- 12472 – Rosendale
- 12548 – Modena
- 12525 – Gardiner
- 12493 – West Park
- 12419 – Cottekill
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12440 | HIGH FALLS | 1,493 | $92,258 |
| 12528 | HIGHLAND | 13,358 | $84,754 |
| 12515 | CLINTONDALE | 1,567 | Not provided |
| 12486 | TILLSON | 1,760 | $86,556 |
| 12471 | RIFTON | 268 | $2,499 |