12494 ZIP Code — West Shokan, NY

Ulster County, New York

ZIP code 12494 is located in West Shokan, New York, within Ulster County. It covers approximately 23.86 square miles and serves a population of 865 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12494

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $347,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $135,693.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 49% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 81% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 12494 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

865

population

23.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12494 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12494

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12494. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Shokan	Acceptable
West Shokan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12412 Boiceville (2 mi) 12481 Shokan (3.4 mi) 12461 Olivebridge (3.6 mi) 12457 Mount Tremper (6.1 mi) 12464 Phoenicia (6.5 mi) 12433 Glenford (6.7 mi) 12491 West Hurley (7.2 mi) 12448 Lake Hill (8.1 mi) 12409 Bearsville (8.2 mi) 12495 Willow (8.4 mi) 12416 Chichester (8.6 mi) 12484 Stone Ridge (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	865
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	23.86 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.9663
Longitude	-74.2779
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	9.3%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	73.6%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

865

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$135,693

Median household income

$51,261

Per capita income

$347,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.3%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

19.7%

Unemployment

664

Housing units

80.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

115

15–19

25–34

35–44

133

45–54

108

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	182	21.0%
18 and over	683	79.0%
65 and over	141	16.3%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

Other race 9.1%

Black or African American 4.3%

Group	Count	%
White	737	77.4%
Hispanic or Latino	87	9.1%
Other race	87	9.1%
Black or African American	41	4.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	9.3%	38.7%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	29.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	73.6%	24.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.5%	11.5%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 58.6%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	58.6%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$135,693

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 51.9%

$500k–$1M 13.6%

$1M+ 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$347,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.3%
Renter occupied	3.7%
Vacant	44.8%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	3.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.1%
1990–1999	30.2%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.7%
1 bedroom	21.4%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	11.4%
4 bedrooms	23.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	10.4%
3 or more	50.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.1%
Electricity	9.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Fuel oil	62.3%
Wood	10.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	253	67.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	40	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	64	17.1%
Households with children under 18	194	51.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	29.4%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	41.2%
Married	60.1%	49.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.5%
Divorced	6.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 5.2%

Some college, no degree 2.5%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 68.2%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	80.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	48	18.8%
High school	108	42.2%
College / grad school	100	39.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 40.4%

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Wholesale trade 8.7%

Public administration 5.9%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Construction 3.0%

Retail trade 2.8%

Information 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.3%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.1%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	49.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.4%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.7%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	69.1%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.3%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	2.8%
65 and over	9.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.7%
Public insurance	24.9%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	833	96.3%
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)	865	100.0%
Born in same state	865	100.0%
Born in different state	600	69.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	212	24.5%
Italian	115	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	114	13.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12494

What city is ZIP code 12494 in?

ZIP code 12494 is primarily assigned to West Shokan, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12494 in?

ZIP code 12494 falls within Ulster County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12494?

81% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 12494 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 12494 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12494?

The median household income in ZIP code 12494 is $135,693, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12494?

The median home value in ZIP code 12494 is $347,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 12494 in?

ZIP code 12494 observes the EST timezone.