12550 ZIP Code — Newburgh, NY
Orange County, New York
ZIP code 12550 is located in Newburgh, New York, within Orange County. It covers approximately 34.68 square miles and serves a population of 55,404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845/914.
About ZIP code 12550
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 $276,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $73,148. 32% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
55,404
population
34.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12550 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12550
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12550. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Newburgh | Acceptable |
| Newburgh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12542 Marlboro (5.8 mi)
12508 Beacon (5.8 mi)
12553 New Windsor (6.4 mi)
12575 Rock Tavern (6.8 mi)
12520 Cornwall On Hudson (7.1 mi)
12524 Fishkill (7.5 mi)
12586 Walden (7.7 mi)
12547 Milton (8.4 mi)
12577 Salisbury Mills (8.5 mi)
12518 Cornwall (8.5 mi)
12590 Wappingers Falls (8.8 mi)
12548 Modena (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 55,404 |
| Population density | 1,598 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 34.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.64 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5379 |
| Longitude | -74.0424 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 845/914 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.4% | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 27.9% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
55,404
Population
1,598
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$73,148
Median household income
$35,557
Per capita income
$276,800
Median home value
$1,396
Median monthly rent
55.7%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
13,445
Housing units
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,375
Under 5
1,455
1,478
5–9
1,563
1,942
10–14
2,055
1,834
15–19
1,941
1,971
20–24
2,085
3,802
25–34
4,023
3,185
35–44
3,371
3,767
45–54
3,986
1,628
55–59
1,723
1,826
60–64
1,932
2,255
65–74
2,387
1,334
75–84
1,412
522
85+
552
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,595 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 43,809 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 8,462 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
36.5%
Hispanic or Latino
20%
Black or African American
17.7%
Other race
15.4%
Two or more races
8.3%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,274 | 36.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,875 | 20% |
| Black or African American | 12,268 | 17.7% |
| Other race | 10,684 | 15.4% |
| Two or more races | 5,745 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 1,119 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 250 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.4% | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 27.9% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
6.7%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k+
8.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.9% |
| Median income | $73,148 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
7.0%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
30.5%
$300k–$500k
34.8%
$500k–$1M
6.8%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,396 |
| Owner occupied | 55.7% |
| Renter occupied | 44.3% |
| Vacant | 10.0% |
| Single-family detached | 51.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% |
| 3 or more | 17.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.1% |
| Electricity | 22.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Fuel oil | 23.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,148 | 40.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,691 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,597 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,705 | 33.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,726 | 33.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,220 | 30.9% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.5% | 38.2% |
| Married | 45.7% | 38.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
29.7%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 695 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 619 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 6,010 | 41.0% |
| High school | 2,496 | 17.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,824 | 32.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.7%
Retail trade
14.0%
Professional & management
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Construction
6.5%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Other services
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Public administration
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.7% |
| Service | 24.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 13.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.5% |
| Carpool | 12.0% |
| Public transit | 4.8% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 3.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.1 |
Poverty
All people
16.3%
Under 18 years
23.0%
18 and over
14.5%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
25.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 28.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.1% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 17.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,230 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.3% |
| Under 18 | 7.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 38.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.0% |
| Public insurance | 43.7% |
| No insurance | 8.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 52,574 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 5,830 | 11.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,382 | 10.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 304 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 64 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,956 | 82.9% |
| Born in same state | 43,680 | 78.8% |
| Born in different state | 37,109 | 67.0% |
| Foreign born | 2,276 | 4.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,448 | 17.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,419 | 46.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,415 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 2,588 | 4.7% |
| French | 1,986 | 3.6% |
| English | 307 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 262 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 156 | 0.3% |
| German | 74 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 41 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.4% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12550
What part of Newburgh is ZIP code 12550?
ZIP code 12550 covers a portion of Newburgh, New York, within Orange County.
What county is ZIP code 12550 in?
ZIP code 12550 falls within Orange County, New York.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12550?
16% of residents in ZIP code 12550 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 12550?
ZIP code 12550 has an estimated population of 55,404 residents, with a density of 1,598 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12550?
The median home value in ZIP code 12550 is $276,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12550?
The median household income in ZIP code 12550 is $73,148, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12550 in?
ZIP code 12550 observes the EST timezone.