12416 ZIP Code — Chichester, NY

Ulster County, New York

ZIP code 12416 is located in Chichester, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 5.32 square miles and serves a population of 205 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12416

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 $271,300.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 76% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 30% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 12416 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

205

population

5.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12416 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12416

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12416. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chichester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12495 Willow (2.7 mi) 12457 Mount Tremper (3.2 mi) 12448 Lake Hill (3.5 mi) 12464 Phoenicia (5.5 mi) 12450 Lanesville (5.6 mi) 12409 Bearsville (6.1 mi) 12412 Boiceville (6.6 mi) 12480 Shandaken (6.7 mi) 12492 West Kill (7.3 mi) 12481 Shokan (8 mi) 12427 Elka Park (8.6 mi) 12494 West Shokan (8.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	205
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	5.32 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.0907
Longitude	-74.2706
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	72.6%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	8.9%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.1%	7.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

205

Population

People per sq mi

63.9

Median age

Median household income

$77,597

Per capita income

$271,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

240

Housing units

28.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

35–44

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	205	100.0%
65 and over	101	49.3%
Median age	63.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.5%

Two or more races 30.2%

Asian 4.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	126	61.5%
Two or more races	62	30.2%
Asian	10	4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.6%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	8.9%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.1%	7.5%	11.5%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 46.7%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$200k+ 14.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	46.7%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$200k+	14.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 56.3%

$300k–$500k 21.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$271,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	43.8%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	5.4%
1960–1969	17.9%
1950–1959	21.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	32.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	73.3%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	17.0%
Propane / LP gas	20.7%
Fuel oil	57.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	13	9.6%
Cohabiting couple	34	25.2%
Male householder, no spouse	79	58.5%
Female householder, no spouse	9	6.7%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	63.7%
Average household size	1.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	28.4%
Married	9.4%	23.9%
Separated	10.9%	0.0%
Widowed	40.6%	13.4%
Divorced	16.7%	34.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 23.4%

HS graduate 16.6%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 28.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.3%

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

Information 60.4%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Professional & management 15.6%

Construction 8.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.7%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	24.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	76.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	74.8%
Retirement income	68.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.1%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	29.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	56.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	49.3%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	205	100.0%
Spanish	10	4.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	4.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	180	87.8%
Born in same state	180	87.8%
Born in different state	115	56.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	12.2%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	43.9%
Irish	31	15.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	7.3%
French	8	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	65.9%
Internet access	64.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12416

What city is ZIP code 12416 in?

ZIP code 12416 is primarily assigned to Chichester, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12416 in?

ZIP code 12416 falls within Ulster County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12416 have a large retiree population?

75% of households in ZIP code 12416 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12416 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 12416 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12416 have a large veteran population?

30% of civilians in ZIP code 12416 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 12416?

ZIP code 12416 has an estimated population of 205 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12416 in?

ZIP code 12416 observes the EST timezone.