| ZIP Code | 12543 |
|---|---|
| City | Maybrook |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 432 ft |
| Latitude | 41.485945 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.223538 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.3% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 68% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 50 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 786 (33.7%) |
| Some College | 307 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 413 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 282 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 495 (21.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,293 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,500 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,492/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,519 |
| Vacant Units | 118 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,519 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 118 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 12543 is located in Maybrook, New York, within Orange County. With a population of 3,147, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.5 years. Economically, 12543 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,293 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12543 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,492 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.1%) and renters (45.9%). Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 12543 is majority White (56.88%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.3%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12543 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 12543 in Maybrook, NY is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, and a mature community. With 3,147 residents, a median household income of $89,293, and a median home value of $234,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.