12525 ZIP Code — Gardiner, NY

Ulster County, New York

ZIP code 12525 is located in Gardiner, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 23.60 square miles and serves a population of 1,739 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12525

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $348,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

The gap between median ($98,281) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,739

population

23.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12525 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12525

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gardiner	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12589 Wallkill (4 mi) 12548 Modena (4.5 mi) 12515 Clintondale (5.7 mi) 12561 New Paltz (6.7 mi) 12440 High Falls (7.5 mi) 12586 Walden (8.9 mi) 12566 Pine Bush (8.9 mi) 12528 Highland (9.2 mi) 12446 Kerhonkson (9.7 mi) 12404 Accord (9.8 mi) 12547 Milton (10.2 mi) 12542 Marlboro (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,739
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	23.60 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	41.6917
Longitude	-74.1769
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	27.9%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	7.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,739

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$98,281

Median household income

$57,198

Per capita income

$348,000

Median home value

$1,407

Median monthly rent

63.9%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

835

Housing units

32.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

118

35–44

177

45–54

185

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	432	24.8%
18 and over	1,307	75.2%
65 and over	234	13.5%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.3%

Hispanic or Latino 21.9%

Two or more races 20.7%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,231	55.3%
Hispanic or Latino	489	21.9%
Two or more races	462	20.7%
Other race	27	1.2%
Black or African American	19	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	7.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 19.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	19.0%
Median income	$98,281

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 52.2%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$348,000
Median rent / month	$1,407
Owner occupied	63.9%
Renter occupied	36.1%
Vacant	39.2%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	29.5%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	22.3%
Fuel oil	62.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	329	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	101	15.5%
Male householder, no spouse	113	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	108	16.6%
Households with children under 18	182	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	165	25.3%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.4%	45.0%
Married	46.6%	42.9%
Separated	1.9%	2.1%
Widowed	1.2%	2.2%
Divorced	9.9%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.5%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.7%
Bachelor's or higher	32.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	2.9%
Elementary school	193	42.7%
High school	197	43.6%
College / grad school	49	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Professional & management 12.5%

Other services 12.5%

Construction 11.6%

Retail trade 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Public administration 3.1%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.4

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.7%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.7%
High blood pressure	28.9%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	71.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	22.8%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	52.6%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,710	98.3%
Spanish	21	1.2%
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)	1,696	97.5%
Born in same state	1,696	97.5%
Born in different state	1,371	78.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	43	2.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	219	12.6%
French	64	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	0.6%
English	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12525

What city is ZIP code 12525 in?

ZIP code 12525 is primarily assigned to Gardiner, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12525 in?

ZIP code 12525 falls within Ulster County, New York.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12525?

The median home value in ZIP code 12525 is $348,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 12525?

ZIP code 12525 has an estimated population of 1,739 residents, with a density of 74 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12525?

The median household income in ZIP code 12525 is $98,281, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12525 in?

ZIP code 12525 observes the EST timezone.