| ZIP Code | 12457 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Tremper |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Ulster County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 1,598 ft |
| Latitude | 42.03999 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.246589 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs ↓ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 52% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 74 (11.2%) |
| Some College | 30 (4.5%) |
| Associates | 193 (29.1%) |
| Bachelors | 70 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 296 (44.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,949 ≈ Avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $386,100 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,500/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 615 |
| Vacant Units | 106 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 615 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 106 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 12457 is located in Mount Tremper, New York, within Ulster County. With a population of 1,171, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.6 years. Economically, 12457 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,949 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12457 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $386,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,500 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 12457 is primarily White (91.89%). Residents are well-educated — 55.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12457 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 12457 in Mount Tremper, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,171 residents, a median household income of $73,949, and a median home value of $386,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.