12493 ZIP Code — West Park, NY

Ulster County, New York

ZIP code 12493 is located in West Park, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 5.17 square miles and serves a population of 324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12493

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 88% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 12493 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

324

population

5.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12493 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12493

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12493. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Park	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	324
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	5.17 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.7973
Longitude	-73.9815
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	45.5%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	13.0%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	41.6%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

324

Population

People per sq mi

58.7

Median age

Median household income

$35,181

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

42.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

192

Housing units

87.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	13	4.0%
18 and over	311	96.0%
65 and over	138	42.6%
Median age	58.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.8%

Hispanic or Latino 15.6%

Two or more races 14.6%

Black or African American 5.7%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	241	62.8%
Hispanic or Latino	60	15.6%
Two or more races	56	14.6%
Black or African American	22	5.7%
Other race	5	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	13.0%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	41.6%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.5%	11.5%

$35k–$50k 77.6%

$200k+ 22.4%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	77.6%
$200k+	22.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 69.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	63.6%
Single-family detached	40.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	3.8
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	51.2%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	40.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	40.7%
2 bedrooms	51.2%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	53.9%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.4%
Fuel oil	23.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	46.1%
Female householder, no spouse	41	53.9%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	76.3%
Average household size	3.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	86.8%	24.1%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.4%	75.9%
Divorced	6.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 6.5%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 29.3%

Graduate / professional 58.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	87.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	4	23.5%
High school	9	52.9%
College / grad school	4	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 100.0%

Occupation

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

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
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 42.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 42.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.3%
Retirement income	76.3%
Supplemental Security	22.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.1%
High blood pressure	29.0%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	7.8%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	20.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	34.9%
65 and over	11.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	324	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)	253	78.1%
Born in same state	231	71.3%
Born in different state	93	28.7%
Foreign born	22	6.8%
Naturalized citizen	71	21.9%
Not a US citizen	55	77.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	96	29.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	16	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12493

What city is ZIP code 12493 in?

ZIP code 12493 is primarily assigned to West Park, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12493 in?

ZIP code 12493 falls within Ulster County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12493?

88% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 12493 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 12493 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12493?

43% of residents in ZIP code 12493 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12493 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 12493 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What timezone is ZIP code 12493 in?

ZIP code 12493 observes the EST timezone.