12480 ZIP Code — Shandaken, NY

Ulster County, New York

ZIP code 12480 is located in Shandaken, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 31.28 square miles and serves a population of 324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12480

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $248,400.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 83 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 12480 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

324

population

31.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12480 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shandaken	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12410 Big Indian (4.6 mi) 12492 West Kill (4.7 mi) 12465 Pine Hill (5.4 mi) 12464 Phoenicia (5.9 mi) 12416 Chichester (6.7 mi) 12430 Fleischmanns (8.7 mi) 12450 Lanesville (8.8 mi) 12495 Willow (9.3 mi) 12457 Mount Tremper (9.3 mi) 12448 Lake Hill (10.1 mi) 12406 Arkville (10.3 mi) 12442 Hunter (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	324
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	31.28 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.1212
Longitude	-74.3939
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.3%	7.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

324

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

Median household income

$66,131

Per capita income

$248,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

393

Housing units

62.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	47	14.5%
18 and over	277	85.5%
65 and over	108	33.3%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.8%

Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

Two or more races 14.3%

Asian 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	260	68.8%
Hispanic or Latino	54	14.3%
Two or more races	54	14.3%
Asian	10	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.3%	7.5%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 24.4%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 34.6%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	24.4%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	34.6%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 29.5%

$300k–$500k 25.6%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

$1M+ 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$248,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	60.3%
Single-family detached	93.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	10.7%
1939 or earlier	49.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	44.9%
2 vehicles	44.2%
3 or more	3.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Fuel oil	58.3%
Wood	10.9%
Solar	14.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	26	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	37	23.7%
Households with children under 18	27	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	55.8%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.7%	15.1%
Married	83.1%	59.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.7%
Divorced	4.2%	19.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 10.2%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 41.6%

Graduate / professional 20.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	62.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	42	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 26.8%

Retail trade 23.5%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Professional & management 16.8%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Information 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	33.6%
Sales & office	28.9%
Natural resources & construction	1.3%
Production & transportation	1.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	26.8%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	49.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	24.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	83.1

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.0%
Retirement income	48.1%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	17.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2	0.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	10.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.4%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	319	98.5%
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)	322	99.4%
Born in same state	322	99.4%
Born in different state	241	74.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.6%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	2.5%
Italian	5	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12480

What city is ZIP code 12480 in?

ZIP code 12480 is primarily assigned to Shandaken, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12480 in?

ZIP code 12480 falls within Ulster County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12480 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 12480 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12480 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 12480 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12480?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12480?

ZIP code 12480 has an estimated population of 324 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12480 in?

ZIP code 12480 observes the EST timezone.