12561 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12561, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12561 is a zip code in Ulster County, New York, which covers Esopus, Gardiner, Lloyd, Marble, New Paltz, Plattekill, and Rosendale, with a total population of 18,058 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 12561 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12561.

The estimated population of people living in 12561 is 18,058, with a median age of 34.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12561 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,058
 -0.91% -2.29%
2020
18,224
 -2.61% -
2019
18,713
 -0.1% -
2018
18,731
+1.35%
-
2017
18,482
 - -

Population of 12561 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12561 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
77.9%
81.2%
 -4.06%
Black/African American
5%
3.3%
 +51.52%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.6%
9.9%
 +7.07%
Asian
2.9%
4.2%
 -30.95%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1.2%
 +125.00%
Other
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12561 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 12561 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12561 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12561 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34 +3.03% 38.7 +8.71% 28.4 -2.41%
2020 33 0% 35.6 -5.07% 29.1 -1.36%
2019 33 +4.76% 37.5 +9.65% 29.5 -2.96%
2018 31.5 +2.61% 34.2 +12.13% 30.4 -1.62%
2017 30.7 - 30.5 - 30.9 -

The median age of the 12561 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 12561 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 9 732 -13.44% 580 1.91% 635 569
10 to 19 1,655 -39.71% 2,094 -11.31% 1,088 1,844
20 to 29 1,906 +5.62% 2,163 +15.72% 2,005 2,481
30 to 39 517 +10.44% 768 -14.98% 571 655
40 to 49 768 +11.21% 981 -29.58% 845 716
50 to 59 1,370 -11.6% 1,256 +4.16% 1,217 1,299
60 to 69 746 +34.68% 892 -3.27% 1,032 854
70+ 958 +15.94% 1,096 +4.54% 1,109 1,138

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12561 zip code is $80,558.00.

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 12561.

  • Under 25
    $19,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $96,039.00
  • 45 to 64
    $99,162.00
  • 65 and over
    $71,992.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12561 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 12561, 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 12561 is currently $102,152.00.

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.

11.06% of households in 12561 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 12561 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.94%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.11%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.98%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12561 is $38,797.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12561 by the total population of 12561.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12561 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12561 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
    32.86%
  • Bachelor's degree
    38.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21.89%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.39%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12561 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12561 zip over the age of 16 is 15,937.

Of those people, a total of 59.30% 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 12561 is 55.10%.

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 12561 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,015 38.30% 17.30%
20 to 24 years 3,478 52.30% 7.80%
25 to 29 years 1,008 88.10% 11.10%
30 to 34 years 514 79.60% 18.60%
35 to 44 years 1,554 87.50% 4.90%
45 to 54 years 1,926 88.60% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 1,309 81.40% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 915 74.50% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 1,944 33.40% 9.70%
75 years and over 1,274 8.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12561. 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 13,087 59.80% 6.80%
Black or African American 977 60.90% 12.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 36 83.30% 0.00%
Asian 558 32.40% 12.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 517 69.80% 9.10%
Two or more races 762 61.50% 1.70%
Hispanic or Latino 1,626 58.50% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,500 60.50% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12561 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 12561 is 8,788, with median earnings of $38,250.00.

Women in 12561 are earning approximately 44.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,788 $38,250.00
Male 3,925 $56,662.00
Female 4,863 $25,193.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12561 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 709 $63,299.00
Business and Financial 548 $76,741.00
Computer and Mathematical 209 $86,467.00
Architecture and Engineering 154 $87,315.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 109 $42,083.00
Community and Social Service 292 $75,326.00
Legal 173 $65,964.00
Educational and Library 1,206 $79,107.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 300 $21,786.00
Healthcare Practitioners 537 $79,235.00
Healthcare Support 266 $13,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 84 $43,125.00
Law Enforcement 53 $82,344.00
Food Preparation and Serving 609 $7,665.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 325 $10,363.00
Personal Care and Service 391 $6,422.00
Sales 1,122 $9,545.00
Office and Administrative Support 737 $21,678.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 276 $47,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 126 $64,000.00
Production 270 $27,050.00
Transportation and Material Moving 90 $39,231.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12561 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 12561.

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 472 $63,443.00 237 $51,625.00
Business and Financial 247 $82,639.00 301 $62,132.00
Computer and Mathematical 199 $87,011.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 100 $112,250.00 54 $66,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $89,667.00 51 $13,750.00
Community and Social Service 158 $75,652.00 134 $33,889.00
Legal 109 $65,964.00 64 $58,750.00
Educational and Library 298 $93,929.00 908 $76,776.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 154 $7,386.00 146 $22,347.00
Healthcare Practitioners 132 $132,917.00 405 $78,228.00
Healthcare Support 13 $67,679.00 253 $13,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $0.00 51 $15,966.00
Law Enforcement 45 $88,047.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 214 $8,224.00 395 $7,220.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 234 $25,865.00 91 $4,276.00
Personal Care and Service 91 $7,202.00 300 $4,928.00
Sales 476 $37,833.00 646 $4,845.00
Office and Administrative Support 157 $10,685.00 580 $30,161.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 269 $47,469.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 123 $64,188.00 3 $0.00
Production 184 $30,781.00 86 $9,457.00
Transportation and Material Moving 90 $39,231.00 0 $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 6,429 households in 12561, with an average household size of 2.26 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 3,224 families living in the 12561 zip code with an average family size of 2.86 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 12561:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,457 350 417 3,205
Average Household Size 2.99 2.89 2.93 1.55
Total Families 2,457 350 417 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.35 2.92 0

Poverty

Of the 3,224 families living in 12561, 5.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12561:

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 7,288 housing units in 12561.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,429 88.21%
Vacant 859 11.79%

32.19% of the total 7,288 housing units in 12561 are rental units. This is approximately 2,346 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,045 are occupied by the owner - or 55.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12561 is $1,380.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12561 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
    38
  • Less than $500
    83
  • $500 to $999
    545
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    726
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    628
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    180
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    132
  • $3,000 or more
    52

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12561 is $319,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12561 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    201
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    127
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    224
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    312
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    986
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,498
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    647
  • $1,000,000 or more
    50

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12561. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12561 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,382
  • 1940 to 1949
    185
  • 1950 to 1959
    768
  • 1960 to 1969
    766
  • 1970 to 1979
    844
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,310
  • 1990 to 1999
    716
  • 2000 to 2009
    936
  • 2010 to 2013
    381
  • 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 12561 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    716
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,310
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,147
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,256

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12561 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12561 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12561.

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
    314
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    990
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,344
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    615
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    656
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    444
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    708
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    108
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    183
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    751
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    541
  • 90 or more minutes
    280

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12561 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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