12553 ZIP Code — New Windsor, NY
Orange County, New York
ZIP code 12553 is located in New Windsor, New York, within Orange County. It covers approximately 24.17 square miles and serves a population of 27,409 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845/914.
About ZIP code 12553
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $331,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $96,088. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27,409
population
24.17
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12553 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12553
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Windsor | Acceptable |
| New Windsor | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12520 Cornwall On Hudson (2.8 mi)
12577 Salisbury Mills (2.8 mi)
12518 Cornwall (3.1 mi)
10992 Washingtonville (5.6 mi)
10996 West Point (5.9 mi)
10930 Highland Mills (6 mi)
12575 Rock Tavern (6.1 mi)
12550 Newburgh (6.4 mi)
12508 Beacon (6.6 mi)
10516 Cold Spring (7.9 mi)
12543 Maybrook (8.4 mi)
10928 Highland Falls (8.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,409 |
| Population density | 1,134 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 24.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4465 |
| Longitude | -74.0620 |
| 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 | 29.8% | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 27.9% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.1% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.2% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
27,409
Population
1,134
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$96,088
Median household income
$45,873
Per capita income
$331,100
Median home value
$1,488
Median monthly rent
71.1%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
Unemployment
7,902
Housing units
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
569
Under 5
576
827
5–9
837
798
10–14
807
1,187
15–19
1,202
990
20–24
1,002
1,661
25–34
1,682
1,937
35–44
1,961
1,997
45–54
2,022
705
55–59
714
881
60–64
891
1,203
65–74
1,217
665
75–84
674
201
85+
203
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,906 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 21,503 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,163 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53.9%
Black or African American
14.6%
Hispanic or Latino
13.1%
Other race
7.3%
Two or more races
7%
Asian
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,994 | 53.9% |
| Black or African American | 4,609 | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,124 | 13.1% |
| Other race | 2,300 | 7.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,203 | 7% |
| Asian | 1,150 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 128 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.8% | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 27.9% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.1% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.2% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
12.6%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k+
14.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.5% |
| $200k+ | 14.2% |
| Median income | $96,088 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
3.0%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k–$300k
21.1%
$300k–$500k
47.7%
$500k–$1M
11.1%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $331,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,488 |
| Owner occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter occupied | 28.9% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 59.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.6% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 20.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.3% |
| Electricity | 15.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.5% |
| Fuel oil | 24.7% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,067 | 50.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 635 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,725 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,694 | 26.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,395 | 33.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,963 | 29.3% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.8% | 33.4% |
| Married | 50.7% | 45.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
26.2%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
16.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 243 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 535 | 8.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,343 | 36.2% |
| High school | 1,971 | 30.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,374 | 21.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.3%
Retail trade
10.1%
Public administration
9.7%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Professional & management
7.3%
Other services
7.3%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Construction
4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
3.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.0% |
| Service | 19.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.5% |
| Government | 25.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.4% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 4.8% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 9.0% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.0 |
Poverty
All people
6.4%
Under 18 years
5.6%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
17.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.6% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 69.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,342 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 34.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.5% |
| Public insurance | 32.0% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,264 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 1,320 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 870 | 3.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 129 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 266 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,400 | 85.4% |
| Born in same state | 22,466 | 82.0% |
| Born in different state | 18,820 | 68.7% |
| Foreign born | 934 | 3.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,009 | 14.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,543 | 63.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,239 | 15.5% |
| Arab | 1,805 | 6.6% |
| French | 1,044 | 3.8% |
| Polish | 356 | 1.3% |
| English | 235 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 93 | 0.3% |
| German | 49 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 39 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 39 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12553
What city is ZIP code 12553 in?
ZIP code 12553 is primarily assigned to New Windsor, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12553 in?
ZIP code 12553 falls within Orange County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12553?
The median home value in ZIP code 12553 is $331,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 12553?
ZIP code 12553 has an estimated population of 27,409 residents, with a density of 1,134 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12553?
The median household income in ZIP code 12553 is $96,088, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12553 in?
ZIP code 12553 observes the EST timezone.