| ZIP Code | 12563 |
|---|---|
| City | Patterson |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Putnam County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 435 ft |
| Latitude | 41.499189 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.587226 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 19.6% ▲ 96% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 128 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,930 (35.8%) |
| Some College | 499 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 796 (14.7%) |
| Bachelors | 467 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,577 (29.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,472 ▲ 34% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $358,200 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,868/mo ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,276 |
| Vacant Units | 79 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,276 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 79 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 12563 is located in Patterson, New York, within Putnam County. With a population of 7,456, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 12563 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,472 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12563 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $358,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,868 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 12563 is majority White (68.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.6%.
The unemployment rate in 12563 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 12563 in Patterson, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,456 residents, a median household income of $102,472, and a median home value of $358,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.