12561 ZIP Code
New Paltz, New york
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12561 |
| City/Town: | New Paltz |
| County: | Ulster |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,136 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,539 |
| Per Capita Income: | $21,276 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,062 |
| Median Home Value: | $359,400 |
| Land Area: | 60.3 sq miles
156.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7640, -74.0895 |
Population Information (12561 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,136 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,244 | 45.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,892 | 54.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 563 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 586 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 755 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,977 | 10.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,740 | 20.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,727 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,548 | 8.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,789 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,035 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,026 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,822 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 919 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 649 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12561 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $359,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,544 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,062 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,351 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 711 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,761 | 59.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,590 | 40.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12561 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,515 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 209 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 133 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,084 | 19.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,680 | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 791 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,792 | 26.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,826 | 26.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12561 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,539 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,054 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $119,526 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $21,276 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12561 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,916 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,297 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 619 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,227 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,971 | 72.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,572 | 18.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 720 | 8.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12561 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,190 | 78.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,227 | 6.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 91 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 515 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 757 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,342 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,515 | 8.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,305 | 12.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 257 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 861 | 4.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 154 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,033 | 5.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12561 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 473 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 142 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 436 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 834 | 13.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 406 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 616 | 9.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 822 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,008 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 743 | 11.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 871 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12561 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,706 | 56.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 460 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 140 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,011 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 182 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,512 | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12561 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 98 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 296 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 495 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 45 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,002 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 129 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 278 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 393 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,111 | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,657 | 32.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,230 | 14.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 223 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 340 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12561 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.8% | 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 (12561 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,464 | 96.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,638 | 75.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,466 | 35.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 584 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12561 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,646 | 73.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,275 | 35.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,019 | 31.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 142 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 75 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 270 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12561 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,994 | 56.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 210 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 515 | 7.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 562 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 399 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 459 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 403 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 520 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12561 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 43 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 365 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 870 | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 833 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,056 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 825 | 11.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 698 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 726 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 275 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,371 | 19.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12561 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 351 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,013 | 14.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,706 | 24.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,424 | 34.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,136 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 432 | 6.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12561 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,020 | 16.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,077 | 17.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,179 | 18.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,764 | 43.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 109 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 19 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 90 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 93 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12561 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 749 | 11.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,485 | 39.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,856 | 29.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,261 | 19.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12561 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 149 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 96 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 156 | 4.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 205 | 5.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 735 | 19.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,564 | 41.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 754 | 20.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 102 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12561 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,788 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,083 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,544 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.38 |
Households (12561 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,351 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,256 | 35.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 665 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,605 | 25.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,892 | 29.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,192 | 18.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,348 | 37.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12561 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,303 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,634 | 49.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,672 | 36.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 255 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 686 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,670 | 63.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12561 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,787 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 145 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 166 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,070 | 15.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 453 | 6.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,953 | 73.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12561 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,851 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 409 | 2.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,048 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,046 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 91 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,075 | 52.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 880 | 43.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12561 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,041 | 77.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,961 | 21.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,411 | 35.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,391 | 60.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 433 | 10.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 159 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12561 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,804 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 233 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,332 | 571.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,332 | 571.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,332 | 571.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 400 | 171.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 34 | 14.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 363 | 155.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 48 | 20.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12561 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,573 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,466 | 88.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,107 | 12.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,012 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 564 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 416 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 115 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12561 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,351 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,069 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
New Paltz, NY12561