ZIP Code 12561, NY
Living in 12561
Bikeability59
Walkability90
Commute33
Public Transit57
Affordability22
Public Safety83
Airports45
Hospitals34
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+748 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
53%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
56%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black4%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate17%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree30%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$7.3k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector58%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation3%
Walked12%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$293kMedian Home Value-$13k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$294 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene49%
LP gas17%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas13%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 12561
United States45
New York39
Kingston Metro Area14
Ulster County14
Property Crime in 12561
United States48
New York28
Kingston Metro Area16
Ulster County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 34 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 12561
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 12561, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 12561, NY
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
1 miles, SE
Montessori of New Paltz
3 miles, S
Growing Circle Montessori
6 miles, S
High Meadow School
7 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 12561, NY
State University of New York at New Paltz
1 miles, SE
Marist College
9 miles, E
Vassar College
12 miles, SE
Mount Saint Mary College
17 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 12561, NY
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
9 miles, SE
Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus
12 miles, NE
Healthalliance Hospital Broadway Campus
13 miles, NE
Ellenville Regional Hospital
15 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 12561, NY
New York Stewart International Airport
18 miles, S
Westchester County Airport
52 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
69 miles, S
Albany International Airport
70 miles, N