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Ulster County
Olivebridge, NY
12461
12461 ZIP Code — Olivebridge, NY
Ulster County, New York
ZIP code 12461 is located in
Olivebridge ,
New York ,
within Ulster County .
It covers approximately 18.45 square miles and serves a population of
1,371 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 845 .
About ZIP code 12461
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $373,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($93,081) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 12461 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,371
Population density
74 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
111
Geography
Land area
18.45 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
41.9141
Longitude
-74.2681
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
845
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.4%
38.7%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
45.2%
29.7%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
19.3%
24.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
8.1%
7.5%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$93,081
Median household income
$373,600
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 202 14.7% 18 and over 1,169 85.3% 65 and over 435 31.7% Median age 51.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,168 78.3% Two or more races 174 11.7% Hispanic or Latino 120 8% Asian 29 1.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.4%
38.7%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
45.2%
29.7%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
19.3%
24.1%
24.4%
Over $200k
8.1%
7.5%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $10k–$15k 6.6% $15k–$25k 1.9% $25k–$35k 17.4% $35k–$50k 6.6% $50k–$75k 14.7% $75k–$100k 6.8% $100k–$150k 17.7% $150k–$200k 15.9% $200k+ 11.2% Median income $93,081
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $373,600 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 75.6% Renter occupied 24.4% Vacant 26.0% Single-family detached 90.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.9% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.95
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.6% 2000–2009 13.3% 1990–1999 13.7% 1980–1989 7.2% 1970–1979 20.0% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 9.8% 1939 or earlier 18.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.7% 1 bedroom 8.4% 2 bedrooms 25.0% 3 bedrooms 38.9% 4 bedrooms 19.0% 5+ bedrooms 6.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.8% 1 vehicle 29.2% 2 vehicles 53.9% 3 or more 14.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 19.4% Propane / LP gas 12.6% Fuel oil 40.9% Wood 25.2% Solar 1.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 168 26.5% Cohabiting couple 91 14.4% Male householder, no spouse 230 36.3% Female householder, no spouse 145 22.9% Households with children under 18 158 24.9% Households with seniors (65+) 317 50.0% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.2% 23.3% Married 30.5% 31.7% Separated 1.4% 0.0% Widowed 5.9% 22.1% Divorced 22.1% 22.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Graduate / professional
26.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.3% Bachelor's or higher 44.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 59 36.4% High school 48 29.6% College / grad school 55 34.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.6%
Professional & management
16.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Public administration
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 44.0% Service 28.2% Sales & office 21.0% Natural resources & construction 1.6% Production & transportation 5.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.1% Government 4.4% Self-employed 16.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 57.1% Carpool 5.1% Public transit 3.5% Walk 4.5% Work from home 29.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 36.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.6% Retirement income 25.9% Supplemental Security 3.9% Cash public assistance 4.4% Food stamps / SNAP 3.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 27.8% High blood pressure 34.4% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 9.7% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 26.1% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.9% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 21.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.0% Depression 19.8% Fair or poor health 12.5% Poor mental health 13.0% Poor physical health 9.9% No health insurance 8.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.9% Visited dentist 68.7% Cholesterol screening 93.0% Teeth loss 11.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 124 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 22.0% Under 18 11.4% 18–64 years 24.9% 65 and over 21.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.5% Public insurance 60.8% No insurance 3.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,299 94.7% Spanish 21 1.6% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 18 1.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,297 94.6% Born in same state 1,294 94.4% Born in different state 1,065 77.7% Foreign born 3 0.2% Naturalized citizen 74 5.4% Not a US citizen 53 71.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 163 11.9% French 62 4.5% English 61 4.4% Irish 56 4.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 40 2.9% Arab 33 2.4% German 16 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.2% Internet access 95.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12461
What city is ZIP code 12461 in?
ZIP code 12461 is primarily assigned to Olivebridge, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12461 in?
ZIP code 12461 falls within Ulster County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12461 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 12461 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 12461 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 12461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12461?
20% of residents in ZIP code 12461 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 12461 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 12461 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 12461 in?
ZIP code 12461 observes the EST timezone.
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