12471 ZIP Code — Rifton, NY

Ulster County, New York

ZIP code 12471 is located in Rifton, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 0.31 square miles and serves a population of 268 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12471

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $229,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $2,499. Poverty affects 76% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

76% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 12471 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

268

population

0.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rifton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	268
Population density	865 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	0.31 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	41.8356
Longitude	-74.0412
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	845

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.7%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

268

Population

865

People per sq mi

58.6

Median age

$2,499

Median household income

$23,014

Per capita income

$229,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

238

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

55–59

177

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	268	100.0%
65 and over	45	16.8%
Median age	58.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	268	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.7%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 75.7%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	75.7%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
Median income	$2,499

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 85.3%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	86.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	18.7%
4 bedrooms	81.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	100.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Fuel oil	92.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	233	86.9%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	16.8%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	57.1%	0.0%
Widowed	42.9%	12.9%
Divorced	0.0%	87.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 81.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 18.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 60.0%

Public administration 40.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	100.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	100.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 75.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 75.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	5.6%
Retirement income	5.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	18.7%
Public insurance	5.6%
No insurance	75.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	268	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	268	100.0%
Born in same state	268	100.0%
Born in different state	253	94.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	5.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	100.0%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12471

What city is ZIP code 12471 in?

ZIP code 12471 is primarily assigned to Rifton, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12471 in?

ZIP code 12471 falls within Ulster County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12471?

76% of residents in ZIP code 12471 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 12471 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 12471 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12471?

The median household income in ZIP code 12471 is $2,499, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 12471?

ZIP code 12471 has an estimated population of 268 residents, with a density of 879 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12471 in?

ZIP code 12471 observes the EST timezone.