12481 ZIP Code — Shokan, NY

Ulster County, New York

ZIP code 12481 is located in Shokan, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 12.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,493 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12481

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $225,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($76,616) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 12481 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,493

population

12.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12481 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12481

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12481. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shokan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12433 Glenford (3.3 mi) 12412 Boiceville (3.4 mi) 12494 West Shokan (3.4 mi) 12491 West Hurley (3.9 mi) 12457 Mount Tremper (4.9 mi) 12409 Bearsville (5.4 mi) 12461 Olivebridge (5.4 mi) 12448 Lake Hill (6.2 mi) 12495 Willow (6.8 mi) 12498 Woodstock (7.3 mi) 12443 Hurley (7.4 mi) 12416 Chichester (8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,493
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	12.76 sq mi
Water area	5.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.9821
Longitude	-74.2148
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	845

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.2%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	50.1%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	7.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,493

Population

117

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$76,616

Median household income

$45,120

Per capita income

$225,000

Median home value

$2,192

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

21.1%

Unemployment

545

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

159

35–44

156

194

45–54

191

55–59

60–64

136

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	84	5.6%
18 and over	1,409	94.4%
65 and over	446	29.9%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%

Asian 4.3%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,365	89.9%
Asian	65	4.3%
Two or more races	38	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.6%
Other race	25	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.2%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	50.1%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	7.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k+ 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	18.7%
$200k+	9.7%
Median income	$76,616

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 26.2%

$200k–$300k 29.9%

$300k–$500k 25.3%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,000
Median rent / month	$2,192
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	23.4%
1960–1969	46.0%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	53.1%
3 bedrooms	31.6%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	25.6%
3 or more	40.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	5.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	58.4%
Wood	27.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	329	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	68	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	92	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	100	17.0%
Households with children under 18	42	7.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	299	50.8%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.7%	35.7%
Married	44.1%	49.3%
Separated	1.2%	1.7%
Widowed	0.0%	4.4%
Divorced	11.1%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 10.2%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	43.1%
High school	54	43.9%
College / grad school	16	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 29.9%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Information 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Retail trade 5.4%

Other services 3.9%

Construction 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.0%
Service	27.4%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	4.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.8%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	20.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.6%
Carpool	18.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	17.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 56.0%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	32.8%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.6%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	20.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,493	100.0%
Spanish	61	4.1%
Other Indo-European	25	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,378	92.3%
Born in same state	1,371	91.8%
Born in different state	1,108	74.2%
Foreign born	7	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	115	7.7%
Not a US citizen	100	87.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	384	25.7%
French	216	14.5%
Polish	95	6.4%
Arab	61	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	56	3.8%
Irish	14	0.9%
Dutch	14	0.9%
Norwegian	12	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12481

What city is ZIP code 12481 in?

ZIP code 12481 is primarily assigned to Shokan, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12481 in?

ZIP code 12481 falls within Ulster County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12481 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 12481 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 12481 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 12481 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12481 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 12481 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12481?

ZIP code 12481 has an estimated population of 1,493 residents, with a density of 117 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12481 in?

ZIP code 12481 observes the EST timezone.