12528 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12528, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12528 is a zip code in Ulster County, New York, which covers Esopus, Lloyd, Marlborough, New Paltz, and Plattekill, with a total population of 13,675 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 12528 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12528.

The estimated population of people living in 12528 is 13,675, with a median age of 45.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12528 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,675
+7.11%
+4.86%
2020
12,767
 -0.23% -
2019
12,797
 -0.57% -
2018
12,871
 -1.3% -
2017
13,041
 - -

Population of 12528 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12528 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
77.7%
80.9%
 -3.96%
Black/African American
4.4%
4.3%
 +2.33%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
9.9%
10.3%
 -3.88%
Asian
2.5%
1.6%
 +56.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
2.5%
 +60.00%
Other
1.5%
0.4%
 +275.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12528 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 12528 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12528 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12528 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.1 +0.22% 46.1 +6.47% 44.4 -2.84%
2020 45 -6.05% 43.3 -4.84% 45.7 -6.35%
2019 47.9 +6.44% 45.5 +10.98% 48.8 +1.67%
2018 45 +4.17% 41 +0.49% 48 +6.9%
2017 43.2 - 40.8 - 44.9 -

The median age of the 12528 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 12528 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 669 -7.18% 646 +64.81% 614 958
10 to 19 940 -22.36% 740 -4.67% 698 670
20 to 29 778 +13.87% 706 -18.2% 888 578
30 to 39 724 -3.96% 758 +31.33% 688 1,019
40 to 49 824 +5.12% 997 +4.77% 840 1,032
50 to 59 1,035 +23.68% 1,192 -34.7% 1,274 808
60 to 69 910 +4.62% 834 +26.53% 950 1,049
70+ 516 +46.69% 772 +8% 782 827

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12528 zip code is $78,952.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 12528.

  • Under 25
    $35,517.00
  • 25 to 44
    $99,293.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,189.00
  • 65 and over
    $64,868.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12528 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 12528, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 12528 is currently $99,291.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.18% of households in 12528 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 12528 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.37%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12528 is $40,754.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12528 by the total population of 12528.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12528 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12528 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.19%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.42%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12528 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12528 zip over the age of 16 is 11,301.

Of those people, a total of 64.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 12528 is 60.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 12528 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 566 44.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 801 71.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 665 93.50% 28.80%
30 to 34 years 927 93.50% 6.80%
35 to 44 years 1,485 94.70% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 1,928 76.00% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 1,321 65.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 936 56.50% 7.90%
65 to 74 years 1,704 31.00% 5.70%
75 years and over 968 12.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12528. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,629 63.40% 4.30%
Black or African American 572 72.00% 17.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 298 70.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 415 54.00% 8.50%
Two or more races 387 71.60% 10.10%
Hispanic or Latino 981 65.10% 3.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,098 62.90% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12528 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 12528 is 6,837, with median earnings of $50,200.00.

Women in 12528 are earning approximately 79.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,837 $50,200.00
Male 3,483 $54,834.00
Female 3,354 $43,304.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12528 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 766 $92,734.00
Business and Financial 339 $54,679.00
Computer and Mathematical 214 $76,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $126,635.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 145 $108,996.00
Community and Social Service 92 $45,000.00
Legal 76 $81,786.00
Educational and Library 687 $56,839.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 140 $33,857.00
Healthcare Practitioners 491 $87,813.00
Healthcare Support 275 $35,370.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 61 $0.00
Law Enforcement 91 $78,646.00
Food Preparation and Serving 387 $6,450.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 299 $30,775.00
Personal Care and Service 226 $22,852.00
Sales 462 $35,909.00
Office and Administrative Support 676 $43,269.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 110 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 348 $52,039.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 275 $54,398.00
Production 180 $60,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 302 $50,724.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12528 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 12528.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 429 $104,353.00 337 $70,559.00
Business and Financial 129 $54,679.00 210 $58,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 194 $76,583.00 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $125,192.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 127 $109,032.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 82 $38,611.00
Legal 59 $121,354.00 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 151 $55,565.00 536 $62,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $17,917.00 72 $34,214.00
Healthcare Practitioners 94 $74,250.00 397 $89,688.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 264 $35,230.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 61 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 91 $78,646.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 272 $3,114.00 115 $16,401.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 218 $30,000.00 81 $31,938.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $0.00 195 $17,096.00
Sales 274 $36,705.00 188 $33,409.00
Office and Administrative Support 74 $49,375.00 602 $34,648.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 95 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 348 $52,039.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 275 $54,398.00 0 $0.00
Production 167 $75,446.00 13 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 243 $50,362.00 59 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,425 households in 12528, with an average household size of 2.44 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,330 families living in the 12528 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 12528:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,555 246 529 2,095
Average Household Size 3.22 2.93 3.32 1.19
Total Families 2,555 246 529 0
Average Household Size 3.17 2.5 3.25 0

Poverty

Of the 3,330 families living in 12528, 2.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12528:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,004 housing units in 12528.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,425 90.36%
Vacant 579 9.64%

27.61% of the total 6,004 housing units in 12528 are rental units. This is approximately 1,658 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,677 are occupied by the owner - or 61.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12528 is $1,522.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12528 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    90
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    362
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    442
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    559
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    202
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    93
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12528 is $259,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12528 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    67
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    122
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    327
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    639
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,240
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,161
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    121
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12528. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12528 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,111
  • 1940 to 1949
    329
  • 1950 to 1959
    637
  • 1960 to 1969
    557
  • 1970 to 1979
    946
  • 1980 to 1989
    771
  • 1990 to 1999
    572
  • 2000 to 2009
    720
  • 2010 to 2013
    349
  • 2014 or later
    12

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 12528 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    278
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,833
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,229
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,085

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12528 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12528 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12528.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    108
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    298
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    996
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    871
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    750
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    252
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    689
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    357
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    223
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    729
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    373
  • 90 or more minutes
    352

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12528 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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