12589 ZIP Code
Wallkill, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12589 |
| City/Town: | Wallkill |
| County: | Ulster |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,584 |
| Median Household Income: | $112,862 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,255 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,791 |
| Median Home Value: | $321,300 |
| Land Area: | 59.5 sq miles
154.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.6238, -74.1588 |
Population Information (12589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,584 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,614 | 54.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,970 | 45.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,034 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,016 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,037 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 858 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,274 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,433 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,719 | 19.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,656 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,284 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 947 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,322 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 758 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 246 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $321,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,088 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,791 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,291 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 500 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,067 | 76.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,224 | 23.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,365 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 241 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,301 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,764 | 40.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,710 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,115 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,008 | 14.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,226 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12589 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $112,862 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $121,172 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $124,745 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,255 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,104 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,879 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 199 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,208 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,907 | 75.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,607 | 20.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 358 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,479 | 68.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,726 | 8.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 342 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,224 | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,813 | 14.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,133 | 16.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,726 | 19.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 596 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,809 | 9.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 92 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,229 | 6.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12589 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 273 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 36 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 193 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 132 | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 542 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 595 | 11.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 460 | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,423 | 26.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 721 | 13.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 916 | 17.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12589 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,397 | 81.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 254 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 92 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 24 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 108 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 813 | 10.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12589 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 13 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 661 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 698 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 211 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 787 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 641 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 111 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 461 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 529 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,325 | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 527 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 549 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 366 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.3% | 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 (12589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,426 | 78.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,487 | 58.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,501 | 28.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,191 | 16.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12589 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,438 | 83.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,653 | 31.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,111 | 21.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 369 | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 118 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 349 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12589 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,464 | 77.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 38 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 202 | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 466 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 123 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 12 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 52 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 434 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12589 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 393 | 6.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 957 | 16.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 849 | 14.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 920 | 15.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 715 | 12.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 457 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 377 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 432 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 691 | 11.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12589 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 70 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 406 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,079 | 18.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,812 | 48.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,291 | 22.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 133 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12589 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 427 | 8.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 804 | 15.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 678 | 12.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,158 | 59.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 134 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 34 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 56 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12589 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 231 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,207 | 22.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,257 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,596 | 30.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12589 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 70 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 96 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 204 | 5.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 304 | 7.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,128 | 27.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,694 | 41.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 557 | 13.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12589 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,710 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $909 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,088 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.11 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (12589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,291 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,116 | 58.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,339 | 25.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 647 | 12.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,024 | 19.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,927 | 36.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,378 | 26.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.88 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.37 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12589 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,151 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,046 | 44.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,359 | 47.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 106 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 557 | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,448 | 15.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12589 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,938 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 165 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 336 | 8.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,650 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 706 | 17.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,081 | 27.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,941 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 553 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,617 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,815 | 9.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 143 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,018 | 56.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 654 | 36.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12589 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,785 | 90.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,486 | 7.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 415 | 27.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,042 | 70.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 440 | 29.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 29 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,303 | 93.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 543 | 2.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,281 | 235.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,281 | 235.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,281 | 235.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 248 | 45.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 65 | 12.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 791 | 145.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 53 | 9.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12589 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,550 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,211 | 82.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,339 | 18.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,677 | 14.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 354 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 224 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 84 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12589 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,291 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,175 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
Wallkill, NY12589