| ZIP Code | 12494 |
|---|---|
| City | West Shokan |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Ulster County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 622 ft |
| Latitude | 41.948566 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.301701 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs ↓ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 84.4% ▲ 118% above avg |
| Unemployment | 18.6% ▲ 279% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 49 (9.6%) |
| Some College | 31 (6%) |
| Bachelors | 37 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 396 (77.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $140,750 ▲ 84% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $361,700 ▲ 30% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 638 |
| Vacant Units | 297 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 638 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 297 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 12494 is located in West Shokan, New York, within Ulster County. With a population of 876, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.1 years. Economically, 12494 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $140,750 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12494 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $361,700 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 12494 is primarily White (82.19%). Residents are highly educated — 84.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12494 stands at 18.6%, which is more than double the national average. A notably high share of workers — 48% — 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 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 12494 in West Shokan, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 876 residents, a median household income of $140,750, and a median home value of $361,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.