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12542

New York · 5,612 residents · 14.391 sq mi
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ZIP 12542 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,378. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $416,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Ulster County median. Among the 44 ZIP codes in Ulster County, 12542 ranks 5th by median household income.

$121,378
US average: $82,259
$416,000
US average: $376,019
44.3%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
24.5%
Age 65+
21.9%
50.9%
49.1%
2.65 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(4,057)
Black8.6%(485)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(680)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other6.4%(359)
Diversity Score56.4%(3,165)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Ulster County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST5TH OF 44HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
12401$69,305
12404$77,214
12406$71,208
12409$116,280
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 12542?

ZIP code 12542 has about 5,612 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12542?

The typical household in ZIP code 12542 earns about $121,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 12542 expensive?

In ZIP code 12542, the median home is worth about $416,000, and the typical rent is about $1,955 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 12542?

About 44.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 12542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12542?

About 3.8% of people in ZIP code 12542 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024