12487 ZIP Code — Ulster Park, NY

Ulster County, New York

ZIP code 12487 is located in Ulster Park, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 16.33 square miles and serves a population of 3,935 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12487

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 $275,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($82,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% 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. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12487 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,935

population

16.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12487 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12487

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12487. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ulster Park	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12411 Bloomington (2.6 mi) 12466 Port Ewen (3.3 mi) 12472 Rosendale (3.8 mi) 12486 Tillson (3.8 mi) 12419 Cottekill (5.8 mi) 12401 Kingston (6 mi) 12580 Staatsburg (6.7 mi) 12443 Hurley (6.8 mi) 12538 Hyde Park (7.6 mi) 12572 Rhinebeck (8 mi) 12561 New Paltz (8.3 mi) 12484 Stone Ridge (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,935
Population density	241 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	16.33 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	41.8617
Longitude	-73.9981
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	37.2%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	34.6%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	7.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,935

Population

241

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

$82,500

Median household income

$42,102

Per capita income

$275,400

Median home value

$1,522

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

1,256

Housing units

32.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

118

10–14

112

142

15–19

135

20–24

351

25–34

331

186

35–44

176

231

45–54

219

363

55–59

342

60–64

249

65–74

235

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	717	18.2%
18 and over	3,218	81.8%
65 and over	703	17.9%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.3%

Black or African American 10%

Two or more races 9.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,125	74.3%
Black or African American	422	10%
Two or more races	381	9.1%
Hispanic or Latino	272	6.5%
Asian	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	34.6%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	7.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 16.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	16.5%
Median income	$82,500

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k–$300k 35.3%

$300k–$500k 30.2%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$275,400
Median rent / month	$1,522
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	25.5%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	20.0%
1940–1949	11.5%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	41.4%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.0%
Electricity	15.6%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	42.4%
Wood	13.1%
Solar	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	809	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	188	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	231	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	194	13.6%
Households with children under 18	281	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	461	32.4%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.5%	28.3%
Married	55.0%	58.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	2.2%	4.9%
Divorced	8.3%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 17.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	24	3.2%
Elementary school	310	41.4%
High school	229	30.6%
College / grad school	185	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.2%

Construction 16.2%

Retail trade 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Public administration 6.7%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Information 4.8%

Other services 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Professional & management 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	3.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 61.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.3%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,833	97.4%
Spanish	21	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.4%
Other languages	7	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,467	88.1%
Born in same state	3,397	86.3%
Born in different state	2,827	71.8%
Foreign born	70	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	468	11.9%
Not a US citizen	261	55.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	669	17%
Italian	430	10.9%
French	295	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	118	3%
Irish	30	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12487

What city is ZIP code 12487 in?

ZIP code 12487 is primarily assigned to Ulster Park, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12487 in?

ZIP code 12487 falls within Ulster County, New York.

What is the population of ZIP code 12487?

ZIP code 12487 has an estimated population of 3,935 residents, with a density of 241 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12487?

The median home value in ZIP code 12487 is $275,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12487?

The median household income in ZIP code 12487 is $82,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12487 in?

ZIP code 12487 observes the EST timezone.