12548 ZIP Code — Modena, NY

Ulster County, New York

ZIP code 12548 is located in Modena, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 3.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,074 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12548

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 $305,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The gap between median ($80,521) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,074

population

3.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12548 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12548

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Modena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12515 Clintondale (2.2 mi) 12589 Wallkill (4 mi) 12525 Gardiner (4.5 mi) 12547 Milton (5.9 mi) 12542 Marlboro (6.3 mi) 12528 Highland (6.9 mi) 12561 New Paltz (7.1 mi) 12586 Walden (8 mi) 12550 Newburgh (9 mi) 12440 High Falls (9.9 mi) 12601 Poughkeepsie (10.6 mi) 12604 Poughkeepsie (11 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,074
Population density	276 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	3.89 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	41.6601
Longitude	-74.1012
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	21.0%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	7.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,074

Population

276

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$80,521

Median household income

$40,925

Per capita income

$305,700

Median home value

$1,629

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

291

Housing units

29.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

102

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	161	15.0%
18 and over	913	85.0%
65 and over	191	17.8%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.7%

Two or more races 11%

Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

Group	Count	%
White	942	78.7%
Two or more races	132	11%
Hispanic or Latino	123	10.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.0%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	7.5%	11.5%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 3.1%

$50k–$75k 33.2%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 13.1%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	3.1%
$50k–$75k	33.2%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	13.1%
Median income	$80,521

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 32.6%

$500k–$1M 13.0%

$1M+ 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$305,700
Median rent / month	$1,629
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	24.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	46.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	14.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	68.1%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	257	67.1%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	28	7.3%
Female householder, no spouse	94	24.5%
Households with children under 18	83	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	117	30.5%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	33.4%
Married	68.7%	54.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	9.5%
Divorced	3.3%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 15.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	46	28.2%
Elementary school	106	65.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	11	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.7%

Transportation & utilities 16.9%

Professional & management 13.9%

Retail trade 13.0%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Information 4.4%

Construction 3.7%

Public administration 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	42.6%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.3%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	21.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	16.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,065	99.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	1,050	97.8%
Born in same state	1,050	97.8%
Born in different state	934	87.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	2.2%
Not a US citizen	24	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	180	16.8%
French	91	8.5%
Arab	27	2.5%
English	26	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	26	2.4%
German	21	2%
Irish	19	1.8%
Polish	11	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12548

What city is ZIP code 12548 in?

ZIP code 12548 is primarily assigned to Modena, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12548 in?

ZIP code 12548 falls within Ulster County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12548 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 12548 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12548?

The median home value in ZIP code 12548 is $305,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 12548?

ZIP code 12548 has an estimated population of 1,074 residents, with a density of 276 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12548?

The median household income in ZIP code 12548 is $80,521, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12548 in?

ZIP code 12548 observes the EST timezone.