12457 ZIP Code — Mount Tremper, NY

Ulster County, New York

ZIP code 12457 is located in Mount Tremper, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 11.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12457

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

The gap between median ($70,911) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12457 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,283

population

11.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12457 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12457

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12457. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Tremper	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12448 Lake Hill (2.2 mi) 12495 Willow (2.3 mi) 12416 Chichester (3.2 mi) 12409 Bearsville (3.8 mi) 12412 Boiceville (4.2 mi) 12481 Shokan (4.9 mi) 12433 Glenford (5.7 mi) 12464 Phoenicia (5.9 mi) 12494 West Shokan (6.1 mi) 12498 Woodstock (6.9 mi) 12491 West Hurley (7.3 mi) 12450 Lanesville (8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,283
Population density	112 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	11.44 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.0501
Longitude	-74.2393
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	845

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	7.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,283

Population

112

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$70,911

Median household income

$50,402

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,383

Median monthly rent

63.0%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

453

Housing units

39.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	236	18.4%
18 and over	1,047	81.6%
65 and over	288	22.4%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Black or African American 2.3%

Other race 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,160	87.3%
Two or more races	64	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	45	3.4%
Black or African American	31	2.3%
Other race	28	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.1%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	7.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 34.9%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 18.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	34.9%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	18.0%
Median income	$70,911

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 44.4%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,383
Owner occupied	63.0%
Renter occupied	37.0%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	28.5%
1970–1979	1.8%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	26.8%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	19.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.3%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	27.3%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	51.3%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	11.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	18.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.5%
Fuel oil	53.1%
Wood	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	301	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	87	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	162	28.4%
Households with children under 18	191	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	235	41.2%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	20.0%
Married	54.5%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	0.0%
Divorced	5.8%	24.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 23.7%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 27.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	39.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	82	59.9%
High school	55	40.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 18.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.0%

Retail trade 16.6%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Construction 6.6%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Public administration 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.3%
Carpool	25.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	20.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.8%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	12.3%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,184	92.3%
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)	1,177	91.7%
Born in same state	1,162	90.6%
Born in different state	910	70.9%
Foreign born	15	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	106	8.3%
Not a US citizen	14	13.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	368	28.7%
German	92	7.2%
French	34	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	2.1%
Polish	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12457

What city is ZIP code 12457 in?

ZIP code 12457 is primarily assigned to Mount Tremper, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12457 in?

ZIP code 12457 falls within Ulster County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12457 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 12457 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12457?

ZIP code 12457 has an estimated population of 1,283 residents, with a density of 112 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12457?

The median household income in ZIP code 12457 is $70,911, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12457 in?

ZIP code 12457 observes the EST timezone.