City

New Paltz, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Ulster County  ·  New York

👥18,531Population
💰$89,694Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂30.5Median Age
🏠$411,600Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓63.3%College Grads▲ 63% above avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73%Hispanic: 11.3%Black: 6.3%Asian: 4.1%Other: 4.3%Race
White73.0%
Hispanic11.3%
Black6.3%
Asian4.1%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
29%
25–44
19%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads63.3% ▲ 63% above avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma99 (1%)
HS Graduate1,832 (18.3%)
Some College677 (6.8%)
Associates1,065 (10.6%)
Bachelors789 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree5,550 (55.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 18.3%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 55.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad18.3%
Some College6.8%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate55.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.8%Renter: 41.2%Tenure
Owner58.8%
Renter41.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,694 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$411,600 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,603/mo
Total Housing Units7,081
Vacant Units637

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About New Paltz, NY

New Paltz is a city in New York, located in Ulster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,531 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.5 years.

Economically, New Paltz is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,694 is above the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in New Paltz is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $411,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,603 per month.

The population of New Paltz is highly educated. 63.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.03%).

New Paltz, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in New Paltz
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12561 18,531 $89,694 $411,600 $1,603 6.9% 63.3% 58.8%