12575 ZIP Code — Rock Tavern, NY

Orange County, New York

ZIP code 12575 is located in Rock Tavern, New York, within Orange County. It covers approximately 16.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,584 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12575

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $405,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $142,104. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12575 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,584

population

16.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12575 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12575

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12575. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rock Tavern	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12543 Maybrook (2.8 mi) 10992 Washingtonville (4.5 mi) 12586 Walden (5 mi) 12549 Montgomery (5.2 mi) 12577 Salisbury Mills (5.4 mi) 10916 Campbell Hall (6 mi) 12553 New Windsor (6.1 mi) 12550 Newburgh (6.8 mi) 12520 Cornwall On Hudson (8.7 mi) 12518 Cornwall (9.1 mi) 10930 Highland Mills (9.6 mi) 12589 Wallkill (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,584
Population density	99 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	16.05 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	41.4938
Longitude	-74.1608
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	14.6%	31.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	27.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	33.0%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	29.8%	10.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,584

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$142,104

Median household income

$44,973

Per capita income

$405,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

419

Housing units

38.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

106

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

132

35–44

187

45–54

138

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	291	18.4%
18 and over	1,293	81.6%
65 and over	186	11.7%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

Two or more races 8.4%

Other race 2.5%

Black or African American 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,356	76.3%
Hispanic or Latino	193	10.9%
Two or more races	149	8.4%
Other race	44	2.5%
Black or African American	35	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.6%	31.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	27.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	33.0%	29.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	29.8%	10.6%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k+ 22.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	22.5%
$200k+	22.7%
Median income	$142,104

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 61.2%

$500k–$1M 24.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$405,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	2.5%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	19.8%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	12.3%
1939 or earlier	19.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	34.7%
4 bedrooms	42.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	45.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.9%
Electricity	4.9%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Fuel oil	64.7%
Wood	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	370	79.2%
Cohabiting couple	23	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	19	4.1%
Female householder, no spouse	55	11.8%
Households with children under 18	211	45.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	135	28.9%
Average household size	3.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.1%	27.6%
Married	50.6%	69.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	3.4%
Divorced	4.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 26.1%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	38.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	7.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	61	13.5%
High school	149	33.0%
College / grad school	208	46.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.9%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Professional & management 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Public administration 8.0%

Other services 7.6%

Construction 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Information 3.0%

Manufacturing 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	0.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	40.0%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.7%
High blood pressure	27.8%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	21.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	72.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.5%
Public insurance	27.5%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	20.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,503	94.9%
Spanish	40	2.7%
Other Indo-European	21	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,377	86.9%
Born in same state	1,320	83.3%
Born in different state	1,050	66.3%
Foreign born	57	3.6%
Naturalized citizen	207	13.1%
Not a US citizen	57	27.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	218	13.8%
English	85	5.4%
Arab	75	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	46	2.9%
Polish	15	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.5%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12575

What city is ZIP code 12575 in?

ZIP code 12575 is primarily assigned to Rock Tavern, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12575 in?

ZIP code 12575 falls within Orange County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12575 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 12575 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12575?

The median household income in ZIP code 12575 is $142,104, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12575?

The median home value in ZIP code 12575 is $405,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 12575?

ZIP code 12575 has an estimated population of 1,584 residents, with a density of 99 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12575 in?

ZIP code 12575 observes the EST timezone.