12486 ZIP Code — Tillson, NY
Ulster County, New York
ZIP code 12486 is located in Tillson, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 3.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,760 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.
About ZIP code 12486
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 $252,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $86,556. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,760
population
3.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12486 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12486
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12486. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tillson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12472 Rosendale (1 mi)
12419 Cottekill (2.7 mi)
12411 Bloomington (3.3 mi)
12487 Ulster Park (3.8 mi)
12440 High Falls (5.2 mi)
12561 New Paltz (5.3 mi)
12484 Stone Ridge (5.6 mi)
12466 Port Ewen (6.6 mi)
12401 Kingston (6.7 mi)
12443 Hurley (6.9 mi)
12528 Highland (8 mi)
12404 Accord (9.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,760 |
| Population density | 543 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.8368 |
| Longitude | -74.0648 |
| 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 | 30.2% | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.6% | 29.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.7% | 24.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.6% | 7.5% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
1,760
Population
543
People per sq mi
54.1
Median age
$86,556
Median household income
$40,568
Per capita income
$252,600
Median home value
$1,714
Median monthly rent
79.8%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
546
Housing units
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
23
Under 5
22
100
5–9
93
15
10–14
14
9
15–19
9
6
20–24
5
101
25–34
94
110
35–44
103
124
45–54
117
45
55–59
42
17
60–64
15
324
65–74
304
26
75–84
24
9
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 285 | 16.2% |
| 18 and over | 1,475 | 83.8% |
| 65 and over | 696 | 39.5% |
| Median age | 54.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47.2%
Hispanic or Latino
22.4%
Other race
22.3%
Black or African American
5.8%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,072 | 47.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 509 | 22.4% |
| Other race | 506 | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 132 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.2% | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.6% | 29.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.7% | 24.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.6% | 7.5% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
8.1%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
1.6%
$35k–$50k
4.2%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
19.0%
$100k–$150k
22.4%
$150k–$200k
13.7%
$200k+
6.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.4% |
| Median income | $86,556 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k–$300k
54.4%
$300k–$500k
28.1%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $252,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,714 |
| Owner occupied | 79.8% |
| Renter occupied | 20.2% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
| Single-family detached | 87.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% |
| 3 or more | 22.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 5.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.2% |
| Fuel oil | 65.3% |
| Wood | 5.9% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 248 | 38.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 27 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 161 | 25.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 207 | 32.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 188 | 29.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 220 | 34.2% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.3% | 15.8% |
| Married | 64.6% | 63.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
26.6%
Some college, no degree
30.9%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
13.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 35.1% |
| Elementary school | 96 | 42.1% |
| High school | 18 | 7.9% |
| College / grad school | 34 | 14.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
56.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Professional & management
6.0%
Information
4.5%
Public administration
4.5%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Retail trade
4.3%
Construction
3.9%
Other services
0.9%
Manufacturing
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.5% |
| Service | 48.4% |
| Sales & office | 4.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.7% |
| Production & transportation | 4.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.4% |
| Carpool | 1.9% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 7.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
17.5%
18 and over
5.1%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.3% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 22.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 8.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 70.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 52 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 11.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.7% |
| Public insurance | 23.7% |
| No insurance | 0.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,715 | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 16 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,255 | 71.3% |
| Born in same state | 1,225 | 69.6% |
| Born in different state | 943 | 53.6% |
| Foreign born | 30 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 505 | 28.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 280 | 55.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 409 | 23.2% |
| French | 284 | 16.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 8 | 0.5% |
| Arab | 7 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.5% |
| Internet access | 98.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12486
What city is ZIP code 12486 in?
ZIP code 12486 is primarily assigned to Tillson, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12486 in?
ZIP code 12486 falls within Ulster County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12486 have an older population?
40% of residents in ZIP code 12486 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the population of ZIP code 12486?
ZIP code 12486 has an estimated population of 1,760 residents, with a density of 543 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12486?
The median household income in ZIP code 12486 is $86,556, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12486?
The median home value in ZIP code 12486 is $252,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 12486 in?
ZIP code 12486 observes the EST timezone.