12443 ZIP Code — Hurley, NY

Ulster County, New York

ZIP code 12443 is located in Hurley, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 16.52 square miles and serves a population of 3,582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845/914.

About ZIP code 12443

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $274,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($104,620) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% 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. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 12443 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,582

population

16.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hurley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12401 Kingston (1.2 mi) 12491 West Hurley (3.9 mi) 12411 Bloomington (4.4 mi) 12433 Glenford (5.5 mi) 12419 Cottekill (5.7 mi) 12466 Port Ewen (5.8 mi) 12472 Rosendale (5.9 mi) 12484 Stone Ridge (6 mi) 12449 Lake Katrine (6.4 mi) 12487 Ulster Park (6.8 mi) 12486 Tillson (6.9 mi) 12481 Shokan (7.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,582
Population density	217 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	16.52 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	41.9350
Longitude	-74.0854
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	845/914

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.7%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	34.8%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.6%	7.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,582

Population

217

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$104,620

Median household income

$58,792

Per capita income

$274,400

Median home value

$1,281

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

1,666

Housing units

46.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

104

10–14

15–19

111

20–24

125

25–34

157

224

35–44

282

285

45–54

358

162

55–59

204

144

60–64

182

162

65–74

204

75–84

116

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	579	16.2%
18 and over	3,003	83.8%
65 and over	707	19.7%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Two or more races 5.1%

Black or African American 3.4%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	3,158	83.5%
Hispanic or Latino	198	5.2%
Two or more races	191	5.1%
Black or African American	127	3.4%
Other race	73	1.9%
Asian	33	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.7%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	34.8%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.6%	7.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 21.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	21.3%
Median income	$104,620

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 31.2%

$300k–$500k 33.9%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$274,400
Median rent / month	$1,281
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	37.2%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	29.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	2.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Fuel oil	75.7%
Wood	3.9%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	881	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	107	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	132	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	457	29.0%
Households with children under 18	344	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	518	32.8%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	22.2%
Married	63.3%	51.9%
Separated	3.2%	1.2%
Widowed	4.5%	9.5%
Divorced	5.0%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 22.0%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 27.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	46.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	11.6%
Kindergarten	43	8.2%
Elementary school	172	32.6%
High school	153	29.0%
College / grad school	98	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Retail trade 12.5%

Public administration 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Construction 7.7%

Professional & management 7.7%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Other services 2.7%

Information 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.4%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.8%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	3.3%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 6.9%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 7.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.6%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.9%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	73.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	195	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.4%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,401	94.9%
Spanish	46	1.4%
Other Indo-European	29	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,323	92.8%
Born in same state	3,263	91.1%
Born in different state	2,810	78.4%
Foreign born	60	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	259	7.2%
Not a US citizen	195	75.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	625	17.4%
French	584	16.3%
English	162	4.5%
Arab	75	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	64	1.8%
Dutch	40	1.1%
Irish	37	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12443

What city is ZIP code 12443 in?

ZIP code 12443 is primarily assigned to Hurley, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12443 in?

ZIP code 12443 falls within Ulster County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12443 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 12443 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12443?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12443?

The median household income in ZIP code 12443 is $104,620, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 12443?

ZIP code 12443 has an estimated population of 3,582 residents, with a density of 217 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12443 in?

ZIP code 12443 observes the EST timezone.