12401 ZIP Code — Kingston, NY
Ulster County, New York
ZIP code 12401 is located in Kingston, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 58.90 square miles and serves a population of 35,138 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845/914.
About ZIP code 12401
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $254,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $65,289. 34% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
35,138
population
58.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12401 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12401
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kingston | Acceptable |
| Kingston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12443 Hurley (1.2 mi)
12411 Bloomington (3.8 mi)
12466 Port Ewen (4.6 mi)
12491 West Hurley (4.8 mi)
12449 Lake Katrine (5.7 mi)
12472 Rosendale (5.7 mi)
12419 Cottekill (5.9 mi)
12487 Ulster Park (6 mi)
12433 Glenford (6.4 mi)
12486 Tillson (6.7 mi)
12484 Stone Ridge (6.7 mi)
12456 Mount Marion (7.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,138 |
| Population density | 597 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 58.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.31 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.9334 |
| Longitude | -74.0628 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 845/914 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.4% | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 29.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 24.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 7.5% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
35,138
Population
597
People per sq mi
40.3
Median age
$65,289
Median household income
$38,630
Per capita income
$254,900
Median home value
$1,230
Median monthly rent
55.3%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
10,000
Housing units
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,048
Under 5
1,100
972
5–9
1,020
1,033
10–14
1,086
659
15–19
692
981
20–24
1,031
2,683
25–34
2,818
2,147
35–44
2,256
2,113
45–54
2,219
1,033
55–59
1,086
1,339
60–64
1,406
1,814
65–74
1,905
944
75–84
992
371
85+
390
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,161 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 27,977 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 6,416 | 18.3% |
| Median age | 40.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.6%
Black or African American
9.6%
Two or more races
9.3%
Hispanic or Latino
9%
Other race
3.9%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,717 | 66.6% |
| Black or African American | 3,688 | 9.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,596 | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,468 | 9% |
| Other race | 1,489 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 551 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 97 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.4% | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 29.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 24.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 7.5% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
7.3%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
6.5%
$200k+
10.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.5% |
| $200k+ | 10.2% |
| Median income | $65,289 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
7.0%
$150k–$200k
16.3%
$200k–$300k
35.0%
$300k–$500k
22.4%
$500k–$1M
11.1%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,230 |
| Owner occupied | 55.3% |
| Renter occupied | 44.7% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
| Single-family detached | 53.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% |
| 3 or more | 14.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.4% |
| Electricity | 19.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.1% |
| Fuel oil | 26.6% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,129 | 34.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,767 | 11.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,957 | 19.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,007 | 33.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,737 | 25.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,654 | 31.3% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.5% | 35.3% |
| Married | 39.4% | 36.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 11.3% |
| Divorced | 14.0% | 15.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
32.0%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 423 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 588 | 8.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,123 | 44.5% |
| High school | 1,318 | 18.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,560 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Retail trade
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Professional & management
9.1%
Construction
8.3%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
4.0%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.6% |
| Service | 21.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.7% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.0% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 11.9% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
16.9%
Under 18 years
23.1%
18 and over
15.4%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
28.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| High blood pressure | 33.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,257 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 9.2% |
| 18–64 years | 14.8% |
| 65 and over | 31.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.0% |
| Public insurance | 46.9% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,990 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1,740 | 5.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,164 | 3.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 297 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 195 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,767 | 90.4% |
| Born in same state | 31,395 | 89.3% |
| Born in different state | 25,900 | 73.7% |
| Foreign born | 372 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,371 | 9.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,601 | 47.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,577 | 21.6% |
| French | 2,574 | 7.3% |
| Arab | 1,389 | 4% |
| English | 1,264 | 3.6% |
| Irish | 353 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 186 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 184 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 65 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 35 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12401
What city is ZIP code 12401 in?
ZIP code 12401 is primarily assigned to Kingston, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12401 in?
ZIP code 12401 falls within Ulster County, New York.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12401?
17% of residents in ZIP code 12401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 12401?
ZIP code 12401 has an estimated population of 35,138 residents, with a density of 597 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12401?
The median household income in ZIP code 12401 is $65,289, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12401?
The median home value in ZIP code 12401 is $254,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 12401 in?
ZIP code 12401 observes the EST timezone.