City

Kingston, NY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Ulster County  ·  New York

👥35,058Population
💰$67,426Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$285,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.4%Hispanic: 14%Black: 10.6%Asian: 2%Other: 4.8%Race
White68.4%
Hispanic14.0%
Black10.6%
Asian2.0%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma462 (2%)
HS Graduate6,366 (27.3%)
Some College3,293 (14.1%)
Associates3,132 (13.4%)
Bachelors2,166 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree7,912 (33.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 33.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College14.1%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate33.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.8%Renter: 43.2%Tenure
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,426 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$285,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,300/mo
Total Housing Units16,914
Vacant Units1,764

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Kingston, NY

Kingston is a city in New York, located in Ulster County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 35,058 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Kingston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,426 is near the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Kingston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $285,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,300 per month.

The population of Kingston is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.4%).

Kingston, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Kingston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12401 35,058 $67,426 $285,700 $1,300 6.7% 43.2% 56.8%