City

Shokan, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Ulster County  ·  New York

👥1,359Population
💰$93,578Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$236,200Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊24.2%Unemployment▲ 395% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 1.7%Asian: 2.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian2.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
5%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment24.2% ▲ 395% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.4%)
HS Graduate152 (13.7%)
Some College328 (29.6%)
Associates104 (9.4%)
Bachelors173 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree335 (30.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 13.7%Some College: 29.6%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 30.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad13.7%
Some College29.6%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate30.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.6%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,578 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$236,200 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,292/mo
Total Housing Units555

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
30%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
54%
About Shokan, NY

Shokan is a city in New York, located in Ulster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,359 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Shokan is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,578 is above the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 24.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Shokan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,292 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shokan is well-educated. 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shokan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12481 1,359 $93,578 $236,200 $2,292 24.2% 45.9% 92.4%