City

Rifton, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Ulster County  ·  New York

👥274Population
💰$2,499Median HH Income▼ 97% below avg
🎂58.6Median Age
🏠$225,900Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓19.0%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 8.4% Female 91.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 10.6%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic10.6%

Age Breakdown

45–64
84%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.6 yrs
Avg HH Size-99.99
Below Poverty75.2% ▲ 652% above avg
College Grads19.0% ▼ 51% below avg
HS Graduate16 (5.8%)
Associates206 (75.2%)
Graduate Degree52 (19%)

Education

HS Grad: 5.8%Associates: 75.2%Graduate: 19%Edu
HS Grad5.8%
Associates75.2%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
7%
$200k–$300k
84%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$2,499 ▼ 97% below avg
Median Home Value$225,900 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio90.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units274

Income Distribution

Under $25k
75%
$25k–$50k
6%
$75k–$100k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
86%
About Rifton, NY

Rifton is a city in New York, located in Ulster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 274 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.6 years.

Economically, Rifton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $2,499 is well below the national average. Approximately 75.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Rifton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rifton is less-educated. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.42%).

Rifton, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Rifton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12471 274 $2,499 $225,900 0.0% 19.0% 89.4%