Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.0% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,413 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 32,312 (26.4%) |
| Some College | 13,493 (11%) |
| Associates | 15,352 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 12,845 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 47,125 (38.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,476 ▲ 13% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $325,957 ▲ 17% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,402/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 84,933 |
| Vacant Units | 12,524 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Ulster County is located in New York and encompasses 57 ZIP codes spanning 56 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 180,478 residents. With a median age of 43.48, it is a middle-aged county.
Ulster County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $86,475 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.1% is above the national average.
Housing in Ulster County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $325,957 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,402. Homeownership rates are high at 70.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Ulster County are primarily White (73.2%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Ulster County, NY is a middle-income area in New York. The 57 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12404 | Accord | 4,046 | $67,297 | $367,300 | $1,132 | 6.1% | 63.3% |
| 12409 | Bearsville | 877 | $114,758 | $662,300 | $1,583 | 9.7% | 65.4% |
| 12410 | Big Indian | 379 | $31,033 | $252,200 | — | 17.8% | 53.4% |
| 12411 | Bloomington | 288 | $81,625 | $287,500 | — | 0.0% | 53.2% |
| 12412 | Boiceville | 603 | $77,988 | $273,700 | — | 5.5% | 67.8% |
| 12417 | Connelly | 984 | $132,578 | $238,500 | — | 0.0% | 20.5% |
| 12419 | Cottekill | 1,115 | $119,268 | $304,400 | $1,375 | 4.4% | 55.3% |
| 12420 | Cragsmoor | 435 | $108,250 | $206,000 | — | 0.0% | 41.8% |
| 12428 | Ellenville | 6,972 | $78,802 | $200,800 | $1,073 | 6.9% | 43.2% |
| 12525 | Gardiner | 1,710 | $103,417 | $363,400 | $1,496 | 3.6% | 39.2% |
| 12432 | Glasco | 654 | $45,591 | $324,400 | $2,033 | 0.0% | 19.6% |
| 12433 | Glenford | 525 | $63,380 | — | — | 3.7% | 57.3% |
| 12435 | Greenfield Park | 181 | $84,479 | $262,900 | — | 0.0% | 21.0% |
| 12440 | High Falls | 1,577 | $102,958 | $389,000 | $1,071 | 5.2% | 66.2% |
| 12528 | Highland | 13,818 | $89,096 | $337,400 | $1,642 | 4.7% | 55.0% |
| 12441 | Highmount | 58 | $56,509 | $283,300 | — | 0.0% | 76.9% |
| 12443 | Hurley | 3,601 | $97,981 | $325,400 | $1,183 | 2.4% | 59.8% |
| 12446 | Kerhonkson | 5,232 | $83,344 | $274,200 | $1,151 | 4.6% | 51.1% |
| 12401 | Kingston | 35,058 | $67,426 | $285,700 | $1,300 | 6.7% | 43.2% |
| 12448 | Lake Hill | 163 | $196,964 | $923,900 | — | 0.0% | 61.0% |
| 12449 | Lake Katrine | 2,916 | $75,268 | $226,900 | $1,571 | 4.6% | 44.3% |
| 12542 | Marlboro | 5,859 | $123,517 | $356,300 | $1,833 | 1.9% | 52.8% |
| 12547 | Milton | 2,808 | $87,727 | $384,300 | $1,897 | 0.8% | 45.7% |
| 12548 | Modena | 1,039 | $114,191 | $327,800 | $1,914 | 1.8% | 50.7% |
| 12456 | Mount Marion | 666 | $92,585 | $182,700 | — | 7.8% | 39.1% |
| 12457 | Mount Tremper | 1,171 | $73,949 | $386,100 | $1,500 | 2.4% | 55.2% |
| 12458 | Napanoch | 3,195 | $65,547 | $206,300 | $1,688 | 4.3% | 23.6% |
| 12561 | New Paltz | 18,531 | $89,694 | $411,600 | $1,603 | 6.9% | 63.3% |
| 12461 | Olivebridge | 1,426 | $95,545 | $404,200 | $2,077 | 20.3% | 55.7% |
| 12464 | Phoenicia | 1,071 | $75,291 | $368,400 | $955 | 2.2% | 66.0% |
| 12465 | Pine Hill | 329 | $84,141 | $335,300 | — | 0.0% | 60.1% |
| 12466 | Port Ewen | 1,947 | $91,875 | $272,500 | $1,677 | 3.5% | 42.6% |
| 12471 | Rifton | 274 | $2,499 | $225,900 | — | 0.0% | 19.0% |
| 12472 | Rosendale | 1,118 | $67,770 | $284,200 | $1,162 | 3.5% | 59.2% |
| 12475 | Ruby | 569 | $79,402 | $350,000 | — | 0.0% | 18.9% |
| 12477 | Saugerties | 18,789 | $72,353 | $292,100 | $1,239 | 3.1% | 50.2% |
| 12480 | Shandaken | 499 | $64,784 | $295,700 | — | 0.0% | 50.2% |
| 12481 | Shokan | 1,359 | $93,578 | $236,200 | $2,292 | 24.2% | 45.9% |
| 12484 | Stone Ridge | 3,271 | $116,023 | $441,500 | $1,367 | 6.6% | 64.5% |
| 12486 | Tillson | 1,737 | $83,333 | $299,300 | $1,727 | 0.0% | 37.8% |
| 12487 | Ulster Park | 3,829 | $92,847 | $273,100 | $1,606 | 2.0% | 48.9% |
| 12589 | Wallkill | 19,639 | $118,214 | $342,400 | $1,149 | 3.3% | 32.9% |
| 12489 | Wawarsing | 114 | $26,100 | $245,200 | — | 0.0% | 55.3% |
| 12491 | West Hurley | 2,017 | $71,963 | $331,900 | — | 0.9% | 59.3% |
| 12494 | West Shokan | 876 | $140,750 | $361,700 | — | 18.6% | 84.4% |
| 12498 | Woodstock | 4,530 | $80,221 | $542,300 | $1,679 | 7.3% | 68.1% |