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Orange County
Maybrook, NY
12543
12543 ZIP Code — Maybrook, NY
Orange County, New York
ZIP code 12543 is located in
Maybrook ,
New York ,
within Orange County .
It covers approximately 1.53 square miles and serves a population of
3,135 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 845 .
About ZIP code 12543
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $90,111. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 12543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,135
Population density
2,049 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
071
Geography
Land area
1.53 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
41.4903
Longitude
-74.2140
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
845
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.1%
31.9%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
27.9%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
27.0%
29.5%
24.4%
Over $200k
7.6%
10.6%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$90,111
Median household income
$228,700
Median home value
$1,542
Median monthly rent
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 587 18.7% 18 and over 2,548 81.3% 65 and over 659 21.0% Median age 43.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 2,144 56.5% Hispanic or Latino 659 17.4% Two or more races 581 15.3% Black or African American 311 8.2% Other race 97 2.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.1%
31.9%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
27.9%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
27.0%
29.5%
24.4%
Over $200k
7.6%
10.6%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.3% $10k–$15k 1.4% $15k–$25k 8.8% $25k–$35k 3.3% $35k–$50k 8.2% $50k–$75k 7.5% $75k–$100k 16.9% $100k–$150k 29.4% $150k–$200k 5.2% $200k+ 9.0% Median income $90,111
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $228,700 Median rent / month $1,542 Owner occupied 51.1% Renter occupied 48.9% Vacant 8.6% Single-family detached 30.6% Large apartment buildings 12.6% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.51
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.8% 2000–2009 7.0% 1990–1999 6.0% 1980–1989 23.4% 1970–1979 24.1% 1960–1969 7.7% 1950–1959 2.3% 1940–1949 3.3% 1939 or earlier 19.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 18.7% 2 bedrooms 28.9% 3 bedrooms 41.6% 4 bedrooms 4.4% 5+ bedrooms 4.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.3% 1 vehicle 50.1% 2 vehicles 27.2% 3 or more 15.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 64.7% Electricity 29.1% Propane / LP gas 1.5% Fuel oil 2.2% Wood 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 539 40.3% Cohabiting couple 125 9.4% Male householder, no spouse 242 18.1% Female householder, no spouse 430 32.2% Households with children under 18 337 25.2% Households with seniors (65+) 594 44.5% Average household size 2.34
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.6% 26.2% Married 44.9% 40.8% Separated 3.7% 2.0% Widowed 2.8% 14.5% Divorced 14.9% 16.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.2% Bachelor's or higher 18.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 81 10.9% Kindergarten 58 7.8% Elementary school 173 23.3% High school 179 24.1% College / grad school 251 33.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
17.4%
Education & healthcare
16.3%
Public administration
11.2%
Finance & real estate
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Professional & management
6.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.5% Service 20.2% Sales & office 23.5% Natural resources & construction 10.0% Production & transportation 16.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.0% Government 19.1% Self-employed 6.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.6% Carpool 7.4% Public transit 1.1% Walk 0.6% Work from home 7.7% Other means 6.6% Avg commute (minutes) 34.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.4% Retirement income 26.6% Supplemental Security 2.6% Cash public assistance 1.9% Food stamps / SNAP 11.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.3% High blood pressure 27.8% High cholesterol 29.4% Diabetes 8.7% Heart disease 4.9% Stroke 2.4% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 20.9% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 5.4% Cancer 5.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.8% Binge drinking 18.1% No physical activity 23.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.5% Depression 20.9% Fair or poor health 11.3% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 8.9% No health insurance 12.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.3% Visited dentist 68.1% Cholesterol screening 90.6% Teeth loss 11.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 170 6.7%
Disability % Any disability 10.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 5.6% 65 and over 33.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.4% Public insurance 37.0% No insurance 2.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,936 93.7% Spanish 120 4.1% Other Indo-European 80 2.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 40 1.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,682 85.6% Born in same state 2,619 83.5% Born in different state 2,192 69.9% Foreign born 63 2.0% Naturalized citizen 453 14.4% Not a US citizen 370 81.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 531 16.9% French 121 3.9% English 75 2.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 22 0.7% Irish 16 0.5% German 15 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.6% Internet access 90.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12543
What city is ZIP code 12543 in?
ZIP code 12543 is primarily assigned to Maybrook, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12543 in?
ZIP code 12543 falls within Orange County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12543 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 12543 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 12543?
ZIP code 12543 has an estimated population of 3,135 residents, with a density of 2,045 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12543?
The median household income in ZIP code 12543 is $90,111, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12543?
The median home value in ZIP code 12543 is $228,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 12543 in?
ZIP code 12543 observes the EST timezone.
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