12566 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12566, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12566 is a zip code in Orange County, Sullivan County, and Ulster County, New York, which covers Crawford, Montgomery, Mamakating, Shawangunk, and Wawarsing, with a total population of 13,028 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 12566 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12566.

The estimated population of people living in 12566 is 13,028, with a median age of 38.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12566 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,028
+9.61%
+25.21%
2020
11,886
+2.72%
-
2019
11,571
+5.16%
-
2018
11,003
+5.75%
-
2017
10,405
 - -

Population of 12566 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12566 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
81.8%
88.4%
 -7.47%
Black/African American
3.8%
4%
 -5.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7.4%
6.7%
 +10.45%
Asian
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.5%
0.7%
 +828.57%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12566 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 12566 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12566 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12566 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.3 -0.52% 42 +6.6% 34.1 -6.58%
2020 38.5 -3.02% 39.4 -6.41% 36.5 -7.12%
2019 39.7 +2.32% 42.1 +7.95% 39.3 +3.42%
2018 38.8 -4.2% 39 -6.7% 38 -4.04%
2017 40.5 - 41.8 - 39.6 -

The median age of the 12566 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 12566 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 9 697 -21.17% 839 +25.65% 552 1,063
10 to 19 569 +32.65% 706 -0.25% 751 683
20 to 29 518 +37.65% 575 +90.96% 722 1,286
30 to 39 672 +31.93% 589 +59.76% 909 1,006
40 to 49 629 -3.2% 695 -2.89% 600 624
50 to 59 916 +16.58% 826 +27.61% 1,070 1,070
60 to 69 730 +15.15% 651 +37.06% 838 906
70+ 345 +31.17% 448 +12.13% 444 504

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12566 zip code is $94,570.00.

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 12566.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $117,880.00
  • 45 to 64
    $106,347.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,732.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12566 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 12566, 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 12566 is currently $116,989.00.

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.

14.82% of households in 12566 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 12566 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.30%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.43%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.74%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.73%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12566 is $39,662.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12566 by the total population of 12566.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12566 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12566 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
    13.11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.37%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.14%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.37%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12566 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12566 zip over the age of 16 is 10,665.

Of those people, a total of 66.50% 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 12566 is 63.10%.

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 12566 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 686 31.30% 21.90%
20 to 24 years 913 74.00% 1.30%
25 to 29 years 1,095 86.20% 4.10%
30 to 34 years 975 75.10% 15.40%
35 to 44 years 1,499 80.90% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 1,706 89.40% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 1,099 77.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,052 60.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,110 27.40% 6.30%
75 years and over 530 0.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12566. 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 9,082 66.10% 2.40%
Black or African American 490 73.30% 14.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 22 45.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 241 86.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 830 62.00% 29.70%
Hispanic or Latino 738 70.60% 21.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,820 65.90% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12566 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 12566 is 6,734, with median earnings of $47,634.00.

Women in 12566 are earning approximately 70.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,734 $47,634.00
Male 3,207 $58,340.00
Female 3,527 $40,977.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12566 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 687 $68,373.00
Business and Financial 133 $76,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $101,509.00
Architecture and Engineering 158 $54,188.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 130 $117,917.00
Community and Social Service 101 $37,917.00
Legal 49 $47,188.00
Educational and Library 447 $46,887.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 93 $54,009.00
Healthcare Practitioners 450 $53,167.00
Healthcare Support 152 $13,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 297 $63,616.00
Law Enforcement 224 $120,056.00
Food Preparation and Serving 320 $35,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 194 $32,708.00
Personal Care and Service 178 $13,750.00
Sales 799 $24,813.00
Office and Administrative Support 952 $43,542.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $32,188.00
Construction and Extraction 480 $76,800.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 348 $55,818.00
Production 155 $32,566.00
Transportation and Material Moving 182 $31,146.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12566 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 12566.

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 376 $67,222.00 311 $68,545.00
Business and Financial 68 $107,679.00 65 $75,694.00
Computer and Mathematical 61 $100,647.00 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 158 $54,188.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $0.00 99 $89,659.00
Community and Social Service 45 $0.00 56 $39,621.00
Legal 12 $0.00 37 $0.00
Educational and Library 110 $160,563.00 337 $38,669.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 93 $54,009.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 68 $107,794.00 382 $52,833.00
Healthcare Support 18 $0.00 134 $14,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 201 $72,594.00 96 $58,482.00
Law Enforcement 214 $120,197.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 92 $30,526.00 228 $40,291.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 62 $0.00 132 $23,274.00
Personal Care and Service 71 $11,192.00 107 $125,023.00
Sales 289 $44,882.00 510 $23,166.00
Office and Administrative Support 137 $67,054.00 815 $39,572.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $103,523.00 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 345 $90,402.00 135 $76,283.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 348 $55,818.00 0 $0.00
Production 155 $32,566.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 158 $22,250.00 24 $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 4,224 households in 12566, with an average household size of 3.06 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 3,177 families living in the 12566 zip code with an average family size of 3.39 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 12566:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,395 315 467 1,047
Average Household Size 3.54 3.61 3.81 1.46
Total Families 2,395 315 467 0
Average Household Size 3.43 3.06 3.4 0

Poverty

Of the 3,177 families living in 12566, 8.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12566:

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 4,706 housing units in 12566.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,224 89.76%
Vacant 482 10.24%

17.30% of the total 4,706 housing units in 12566 are rental units. This is approximately 814 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,339 are occupied by the owner - or 70.95% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12566 is $1,397.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12566 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
    71
  • Less than $500
    32
  • $500 to $999
    172
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    272
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    242
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    71
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    25
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12566 is $290,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12566 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    66
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    89
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    241
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    479
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    886
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,464
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    85
  • $1,000,000 or more
    29

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12566. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12566 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    723
  • 1940 to 1949
    349
  • 1950 to 1959
    634
  • 1960 to 1969
    308
  • 1970 to 1979
    571
  • 1980 to 1989
    682
  • 1990 to 1999
    486
  • 2000 to 2009
    796
  • 2010 to 2013
    139
  • 2014 or later
    18

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 12566 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    34
  • 1 vehicle available
    794
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,667
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,729

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12566 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12566 that commute to work in a particular way.

38.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12566.

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
    92
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    211
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    480
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    488
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,061
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    557
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    875
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    188
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    243
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    512
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    775
  • 90 or more minutes
    715

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12566 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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