| ZIP Code | 12409 |
|---|---|
| City | Bearsville |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Ulster County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 951 ft |
| Latitude | 42.055483 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.165388 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.6 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.98 |
| Below Poverty | 6.8% ▼ 32% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.4% ▲ 69% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.7% ▲ 98% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 60 (8.5%) |
| Some College | 62 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 123 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 9 (1.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 454 (64.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,758 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $662,300 ▲ 138% above avg ↑ 85% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,583/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 625 |
| Vacant Units | 183 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 625 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 183 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.98 |
ZIP code 12409 is located in Bearsville, New York, within Ulster County. With a population of 877, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.6 years. Economically, 12409 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,758 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12409 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $662,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,583 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 85% since 2019.
The population of 12409 is primarily White (83.35%). Residents are highly educated — 65.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.8%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12409 stands at 9.7%, which is significantly above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 29% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 12409 in Bearsville, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 877 residents, a median household income of $114,758, and a median home value of $662,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.