12542 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12542, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12542 is a zip code in Orange County and Ulster County, New York, which covers Newburgh, Marlborough, and Plattekill, with a total population of 5,825 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 12542 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12542.

The estimated population of people living in 12542 is 5,825, with a median age of 46.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12542 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,825
+2.48%
+1.18%
2020
5,684
+1.1%
-
2019
5,622
+1.54%
-
2018
5,537
 -3.82% -
2017
5,757
 - -

Population of 12542 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12542 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
80%
88.4%
 -9.50%
Black/African American
3.2%
3.3%
 -3.03%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
9.7%
4.8%
 +102.08%
Asian
0.8%
1.9%
 -57.89%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.4%
1.5%
 +326.67%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12542 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 12542 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12542 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12542 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.8 +0.21% 45.3 +2.95% 49.8 +0.2%
2020 46.7 -0.21% 44 -5.38% 49.7 +5.97%
2019 46.8 +0.65% 46.5 -0.85% 46.9 +1.08%
2018 46.5 +3.1% 46.9 +1.52% 46.4 +11.81%
2017 45.1 - 46.2 - 41.5 -

The median age of the 12542 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 12542 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 9 388 -48.44% 283 -14.37% 223 240
10 to 19 314 +27.88% 402 -21.33% 367 303
20 to 29 237 -16.8% 379 -72.48% 190 161
30 to 39 238 +19.26% 336 +19.33% 275 405
40 to 49 429 +18.67% 325 +29.58% 508 424
50 to 59 442 +3.11% 514 +8.08% 454 548
60 to 69 442 -7.25% 417 +17.02% 402 485
70+ 292 +21.89% 319 +49.29% 361 479

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12542 zip code is $99,911.00.

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 12542.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $110,139.00
  • 45 to 64
    $103,418.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,473.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12542 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 12542, 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 12542 is currently $129,095.00.

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.

17.70% of households in 12542 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 12542 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.21%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.70%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    17.70%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12542 is $51,846.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12542 by the total population of 12542.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12542 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12542 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
    21.07%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.40%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.23%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12542 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12542 zip over the age of 16 is 4,931.

Of those people, a total of 65.20% 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 12542 is 64.30%.

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 12542 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 239 34.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 188 88.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 163 98.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 338 87.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 854 90.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 947 74.80% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 475 88.00% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 483 57.60% 3.60%
65 to 74 years 682 34.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 562 17.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12542. 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 4,366 65.30% 1.60%
Black or African American 150 87.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 45 2.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 72 68.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 279 58.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 414 64.00% 3.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,094 65.40% 1.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12542 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 12542 is 3,169, with median earnings of $56,298.00.

Women in 12542 are earning approximately 72.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,169 $56,298.00
Male 1,634 $63,571.00
Female 1,535 $46,007.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12542 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 444 $73,125.00
Business and Financial 153 $110,469.00
Computer and Mathematical 52 $67,019.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $70,179.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 91 $51,295.00
Legal 28 $101,071.00
Educational and Library 262 $99,868.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 35 $39,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 241 $57,125.00
Healthcare Support 167 $25,547.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 146 $198,175.00
Law Enforcement 83 $59,289.00
Food Preparation and Serving 86 $15,455.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 71 $52,936.00
Personal Care and Service 103 $22,946.00
Sales 256 $33,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 212 $36,548.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 41 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 176 $76,667.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 224 $76,563.00
Production 78 $38,190.00
Transportation and Material Moving 142 $48,636.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12542 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 12542.

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 251 $57,106.00 193 $100,990.00
Business and Financial 89 $117,865.00 64 $108,558.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $0.00 31 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $70,179.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $0.00 60 $65,238.00
Legal 17 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 19 $0.00 243 $98,618.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 35 $39,250.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $250,001.00 215 $56,042.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 167 $25,547.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 140 $198,250.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 83 $59,289.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $0.00 78 $15,152.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 71 $52,936.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $0.00 76 $25,147.00
Sales 89 $55,536.00 167 $29,175.00
Office and Administrative Support 53 $57,813.00 159 $36,369.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 41 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 176 $76,667.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 224 $76,563.00 0 $0.00
Production 40 $0.00 38 $21,818.00
Transportation and Material Moving 135 $49,432.00 7 $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 2,407 households in 12542, with an average household size of 2.41 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 1,664 families living in the 12542 zip code with an average family size of 2.89 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 12542:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,282 83 299 743
Average Household Size 2.93 2.95 3.07 1.17
Total Families 1,282 83 299 0
Average Household Size 2.91 2.83 2.84 0

Poverty

Of the 1,664 families living in 12542, 2.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12542:

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 2,648 housing units in 12542.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,407 90.90%
Vacant 241 9.10%

22.55% of the total 2,648 housing units in 12542 are rental units. This is approximately 597 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,776 are occupied by the owner - or 67.07% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12542 is $1,139.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12542 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
    34
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    231
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    213
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    130
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    23
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12542 is $267,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12542 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    22
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    34
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    50
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    214
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    732
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    690
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    24
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12542. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12542 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    539
  • 1940 to 1949
    120
  • 1950 to 1959
    281
  • 1960 to 1969
    239
  • 1970 to 1979
    337
  • 1980 to 1989
    252
  • 1990 to 1999
    288
  • 2000 to 2009
    439
  • 2010 to 2013
    153
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 12542 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    168
  • 1 vehicle available
    572
  • 2 vehicles available
    938
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    729

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12542 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12542 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12542.

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
    68
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    176
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    126
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    393
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    589
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    224
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    514
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    64
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    156
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    216
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    263
  • 90 or more minutes
    124

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12542 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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