| ZIP Code | 12549 |
|---|---|
| City | Montgomery |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 340 ft |
| Latitude | 41.528031 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.259365 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.90 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.7% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 72 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,527 (22.9%) |
| Some College | 895 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 927 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 841 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,409 (36.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,000 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $377,300 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,606/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,918 |
| Vacant Units | 204 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,918 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 204 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
ZIP code 12549 is located in Montgomery, New York, within Orange County. With a population of 10,896, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.2 years. Economically, 12549 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $125,000 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12549 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $377,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,606 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 12549 is majority White (62.54%). Residents are well-educated — 48.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12549 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 12549 in Montgomery, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,896 residents, a median household income of $125,000, and a median home value of $377,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.