12553 ZIP Code
New Windsor, New york
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12553 |
| City/Town: | New Windsor |
| County: | Orange |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,409 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,088 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,362 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,826 |
| Median Home Value: | $331,100 |
| Land Area: | 24.2 sq miles
62.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4604, -74.0719 |
Population Information (12553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,409 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,625 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,784 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,145 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,664 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,605 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,389 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,992 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,343 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,898 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,019 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,419 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,772 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,420 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,339 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 404 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $331,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,488 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,826 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,121 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 705 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,197 | 71.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,924 | 28.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,614 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 590 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,358 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,884 | 26.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,513 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,797 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,357 | 18.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,115 | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12553 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,088 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,669 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $116,556 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,362 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,794 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,232 | 91.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,230 | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,803 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,462 | 71.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,374 | 25.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 380 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,994 | 62.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,609 | 16.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 128 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,150 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,300 | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,203 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,124 | 15.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,032 | 25.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 666 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,563 | 13.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,778 | 10.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12553 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 237 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 321 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 685 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 442 | 4.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,066 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,279 | 12.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,168 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,918 | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,565 | 15.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,440 | 14.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12553 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,868 | 74.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,060 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 641 | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 368 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 127 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,191 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12553 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 583 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 665 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 445 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,341 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,096 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 415 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,146 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 966 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,745 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 577 | 4.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 968 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,280 | 9.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (12553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,884 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,394 | 74.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,631 | 31.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,126 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12553 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,920 | 78.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,027 | 29.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,492 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 441 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 128 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 844 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12553 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,474 | 59.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 804 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 424 | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 384 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 818 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 491 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 928 | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 503 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12553 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 860 | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,676 | 15.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 867 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,533 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,534 | 14.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,786 | 16.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,303 | 12.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 524 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 743 | 6.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12553 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 199 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,425 | 13.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,704 | 25.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,313 | 30.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,709 | 25.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 476 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12553 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,994 | 49.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 858 | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,597 | 15.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,499 | 24.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 37 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 58 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 45 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12553 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 475 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,361 | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,204 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,081 | 20.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12553 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 283 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 224 | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 215 | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 696 | 9.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,518 | 21.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,431 | 47.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 801 | 11.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12553 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,693 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,075 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,488 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (12553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,121 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,067 | 50.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,308 | 22.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,725 | 17.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,694 | 26.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,395 | 33.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,963 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12553 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,379 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,417 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,773 | 50.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 205 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 708 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,882 | 34.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12553 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,466 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 243 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 535 | 8.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,343 | 36.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,971 | 30.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,374 | 21.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,171 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,342 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,010 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,035 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 224 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,375 | 45.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,436 | 47.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12553 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,312 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,810 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,470 | 52.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,301 | 46.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 511 | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 39 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,400 | 85.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 934 | 3.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,009 | 429.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,009 | 429.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,009 | 429.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 467 | 50.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 128 | 13.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,474 | 264.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 210 | 22.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12553 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,264 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,182 | 76.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,082 | 23.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,839 | 14.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,221 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 772 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 250 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12553 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,121 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,599 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
New Windsor, NY12553