| ZIP Code | 12401 |
|---|---|
| City | Kingston |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Ulster County |
| Area Code | 329/845/914 |
| Elevation | 152 ft |
| Latitude | 41.987541 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.010273 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 16.9% ▲ 69% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 38% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 462 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,366 (27.3%) |
| Some College | 3,293 (14.1%) |
| Associates | 3,132 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,166 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,912 (33.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,426 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $285,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,300/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,914 |
| Vacant Units | 1,764 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,914 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,764 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 12401 is located in Kingston, New York, within Ulster County. With a population of 35,058, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 12401 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,426 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12401 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $285,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,300 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.8%) and renters (43.2%). Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 12401 is majority White (68.40%). Residents are well-educated — 43.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.9%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12401 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 12401 in Kingston, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 35,058 residents, a median household income of $67,426, and a median home value of $285,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.