| ZIP Code | 12542 |
|---|---|
| City | Marlboro |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Ulster County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 456 ft |
| Latitude | 41.613876 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.015014 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.8% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 62% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 66 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 895 (22.3%) |
| Some College | 408 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 530 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 391 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,730 (43%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $123,517 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $356,300 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,833/mo ↑ 90% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,459 |
| Vacant Units | 194 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,459 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 194 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 12542 is located in Marlboro, New York, within Ulster County. With a population of 5,859, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.6 years. Economically, 12542 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $123,517 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12542 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $356,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,833 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 12542 is primarily White (74.21%). Residents are well-educated — 52.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12542 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 12542 in Marlboro, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,859 residents, a median household income of $123,517, and a median home value of $356,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.