City

West Shokan, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Ulster County  ·  New York

👥876Population
💰$140,750Median HH Income▲ 84% above avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$361,700Median Home Value▲ 30% above avg
🎓84.4%College Grads▲ 118% above avg
📊18.6%Unemployment▲ 279% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.1% Female 42.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Hispanic: 3.9%Asian: 1.7%Race
White82.2%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
16%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
College Grads84.4% ▲ 118% above avg
Unemployment18.6% ▲ 279% above avg
HS Graduate49 (9.6%)
Some College31 (6%)
Bachelors37 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree396 (77.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 9.6%Some College: 6%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 77.2%Edu
HS Grad9.6%
Some College6.0%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate77.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.4%Renter: 2.6%Tenure
Owner97.4%
Renter2.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
58%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$140,750 ▲ 84% above avg
Median Home Value$361,700 ▲ 30% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units638
Vacant Units297

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
54%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
49%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
49%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
54%
About West Shokan, NY

West Shokan is a city in New York, located in Ulster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 876 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, West Shokan is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $140,750 is significantly above the national average. The unemployment rate is 18.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in West Shokan is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $361,700, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Shokan is highly educated. 84.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (82.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Shokan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12494 876 $140,750 $361,700 18.6% 84.4% 97.4%