12412 ZIP Code — Boiceville, NY

Ulster County, New York

ZIP code 12412 is located in Boiceville, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 6.60 square miles and serves a population of 537 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12412

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,286. 79% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 48% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 12412 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

537

population

6.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12412 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12412

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12412. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boiceville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12494 West Shokan (2 mi) 12481 Shokan (3.4 mi) 12457 Mount Tremper (4.2 mi) 12464 Phoenicia (5 mi) 12461 Olivebridge (5.7 mi) 12448 Lake Hill (6.4 mi) 12433 Glenford (6.4 mi) 12495 Willow (6.5 mi) 12416 Chichester (6.6 mi) 12409 Bearsville (6.9 mi) 12491 West Hurley (7.3 mi) 12498 Woodstock (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	537
Population density	81 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	6.60 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.9959
Longitude	-74.2777
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	845

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.7%	7.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

537

Population

People per sq mi

68.7

Median age

$64,286

Median household income

$36,187

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

254

Housing units

52.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

149

65–74

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	8.4%
18 and over	492	91.6%
65 and over	343	63.9%
Median age	68.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Asian 2.8%

Two or more races 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	512	95.3%
Asian	15	2.8%
Two or more races	10	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.7%	7.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	24.6%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$64,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 12.9%

$1M+ 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	95.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	41.4%
1970–1979	22.8%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	31.6%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	47.6%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	10.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	23.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	53.6%
Wood	17.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	127	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	51	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	70	28.2%
Households with children under 18	39	15.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	195	78.6%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	3.4%
Married	44.6%	66.2%
Separated	18.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	26.6%
Divorced	10.2%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 13.8%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 44.5%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	52.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	36	80.0%
High school	9	20.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.6%

Retail trade 15.5%

Information 10.8%

Finance & real estate 10.1%

Construction 9.5%

Other services 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	5.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	17.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	47.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 40.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	78.6%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.8%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.3%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	40.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	18.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.7%
Public insurance	61.8%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	537	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)	508	94.6%
Born in same state	508	94.6%
Born in different state	322	60.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	5.4%
Not a US citizen	29	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	99	18.4%
English	49	9.1%
Italian	48	8.9%
Arab	35	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	4.8%
Irish	14	2.6%
Dutch	14	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	77.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12412

What city is ZIP code 12412 in?

ZIP code 12412 is primarily assigned to Boiceville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12412 in?

ZIP code 12412 falls within Ulster County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12412 have an older population?

64% of residents in ZIP code 12412 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12412 have a large retiree population?

79% of households in ZIP code 12412 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12412 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 12412 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12412?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 12412 in?

ZIP code 12412 observes the EST timezone.