12543 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12543, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12543 is a zip code in Orange County, New York, which covers Hamptonburgh, Montgomery, and New Windsor, with a total population of 3,146 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 12543 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12543.

The estimated population of people living in 12543 is 3,146, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12543 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,146
 -12.27% -5.30%
2020
3,586
+1.44%
-
2019
3,535
+4.12%
-
2018
3,395
+2.2%
-
2017
3,322
 - -

Population of 12543 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12543 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
70.8%
60.5%
 +17.02%
Black/African American
12.2%
15.1%
 -19.21%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
14.5%
19.9%
 -27.14%
Asian
1.5%
0.7%
 +114.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
3.4%
 -76.47%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12543 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 12543 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12543 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12543 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 +7.37% 41.4 +9.23% 40.4 +6.32%
2020 38 +0.53% 37.9 +2.71% 38 -0.52%
2019 37.8 -1.05% 36.9 +5.43% 38.2 -1.29%
2018 38.2 -0.78% 35 -1.41% 38.7 -3.73%
2017 38.5 - 35.5 - 40.2 -

The median age of the 12543 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 12543 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 9 120 +15.76% 124 +37.66% 129 140
10 to 19 128 -38.56% 244 +23.71% 83 296
20 to 29 418 -21.16% 251 -30.5% 332 167
30 to 39 174 1.46% 258 -1.41% 167 246
40 to 49 198 -64.66% 212 -27.01% 95 146
50 to 59 232 +25.87% 339 -21.3% 296 272
60 to 69 224 -12.32% 195 +4.75% 186 202
70+ 69 +86.81% 136 +68.09% 146 243

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12543 zip code is $80,438.00.

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 12543.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,094.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,521.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12543 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 12543, 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 12543 is currently $89,689.00.

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.

5.21% of households in 12543 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 12543 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.78%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.21%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12543 is $38,183.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12543 by the total population of 12543.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12543 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12543 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
    7.97%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.95%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.01%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.53%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12543 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12543 zip over the age of 16 is 2,702.

Of those people, a total of 67.80% 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 12543 is 65.70%.

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 12543 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 204 28.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 187 96.80% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 312 85.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 172 92.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 371 88.10% 10.40%
45 to 54 years 385 84.40% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 294 70.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 166 75.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 343 45.80% 7.00%
75 years and over 268 9.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12543. 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 2,079 66.00% 4.00%
Black or African American 350 76.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 46 80.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 60 46.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 159 78.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 338 75.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,947 65.30% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12543 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 12543 is 1,776, with median earnings of $46,318.00.

Women in 12543 are earning approximately 93.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,776 $46,318.00
Male 951 $47,396.00
Female 825 $44,191.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12543 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 100 $68,750.00
Business and Financial 70 $53,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $21,806.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $89,324.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 23 $41,875.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $22,115.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 100 $50,326.00
Healthcare Support 40 $6,923.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $56,228.00
Law Enforcement 50 $133,214.00
Food Preparation and Serving 83 $27,904.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $43,649.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $56,667.00
Sales 196 $30,556.00
Office and Administrative Support 290 $36,200.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 43 $59,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 98 $57,250.00
Production 69 $51,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 182 $37,045.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12543 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 12543.

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 35 $60,096.00 65 $70,990.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 70 $53,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $21,806.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $89,324.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 12 $0.00
Legal 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 36 $22,115.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $0.00 68 $52,065.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 34 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 55 $0.00
Law Enforcement 50 $133,214.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 53 $28,493.00 30 $23,571.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $43,649.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 46 $56,667.00
Sales 74 $67,955.00 122 $25,326.00
Office and Administrative Support 65 $36,036.00 225 $36,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 43 $59,583.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $73,241.00 20 $0.00
Production 44 $72,115.00 25 $34,107.00
Transportation and Material Moving 172 $37,273.00 10 $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 1,286 households in 12543, 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 811 families living in the 12543 zip code with an average family size of 3.04 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 12543:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 540 34 237 475
Average Household Size 2.98 3.24 3.49 1.25
Total Families 540 34 237 0
Average Household Size 2.89 2.85 3.39 0

Poverty

Of the 811 families living in 12543, 1.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12543:

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 1,446 housing units in 12543.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,286 88.93%
Vacant 160 11.07%

40.18% of the total 1,446 housing units in 12543 are rental units. This is approximately 581 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 705 are occupied by the owner - or 48.76% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12543 is $1,310.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12543 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    21
  • $500 to $999
    202
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    149
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    175
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    20
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12543 is $200,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12543 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    18
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    14
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    171
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    149
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    296
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    27
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    30

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12543. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12543 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    310
  • 1940 to 1949
    61
  • 1950 to 1959
    92
  • 1960 to 1969
    115
  • 1970 to 1979
    286
  • 1980 to 1989
    265
  • 1990 to 1999
    108
  • 2000 to 2009
    104
  • 2010 to 2013
    105
  • 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 12543 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    75
  • 1 vehicle available
    642
  • 2 vehicles available
    377
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    192

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12543 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12543 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12543.

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
    65
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    98
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    149
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    221
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    224
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    215
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    126
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    10
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    82
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    147
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    147
  • 90 or more minutes
    63

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12543 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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