Zip code 12493: West Park, New York

Q: What city is zip code 12493?

12493 is assigned to West Park, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 12493 in?

12493 is in Ulster County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 12493?

About 526 people live in 12493, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 12493?

The median household income in 12493 is $105,617.

Q: What zip codes are near 12493?

The closest zip codes to 12493 are 12429, 12538, 12471, 12487, 12486.

Residential delivery areaUlster CountyEastern Time

Population

526

Median household income

$106K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$110K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.2 sq mi

102 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 12493

12493 is a small-town zip code in West Park, New York (Ulster County), covering 5.2 sq mi of land. About 526 people live here, or 102 per square mile. The median resident is 48.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $105,617 a year, 31% above the national median of $80,734. 33.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $110,300, or 1.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and production and manufacturing.

How 12493 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%92nd of 1,673 in NY
Poverty rate33.1%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%62nd of 1,679 in NY
Housing vacancy25.6%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%369th of 1,675 in NY
Median age48.7
94th
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.8431st of 1,693 in NY
Residents 65 and older26.2%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%339th of 1,693 in NY
Homeownership rate87.4%
93rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%440th of 1,673 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher52.8%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%298th of 1,691 in NY
Income inequality (Gini)0.480
81st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NY 0.517354th of 1,669 in NY
Median household income$105,617
76th
U.S. $80,734 · NY $85,974431st of 1,602 in NY
Median earnings per worker$52,450
62nd
U.S. $49,666 · NY $55,321764th of 1,676 in NY
Foreign-born residents9.3%
48th
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%590th of 1,693 in NY
Veterans5.6%
47th
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%827th of 1,693 in NY
Per capita income$38,903
46th
U.S. $44,673 · NY $50,7121,006th of 1,690 in NY
Diversity index36.3
31st
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.5634th of 1,693 in NY
Population density102/sq mi
13th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi1,023rd of 1,693 in NY
Uninsured rate3%
12th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%979th of 1,689 in NY
Median home value$110,300
4th
U.S. $332,700 · NY $423,8001,507th of 1,614 in NY
Population526
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,3661,454th of 1,693 in NY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%1,677th of 1,685 in NY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%1,667th of 1,685 in NY
Residents under 184.6%
1st
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%1,609th of 1,693 in NY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%1,652nd of 1,685 in NY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%1,678th of 1,685 in NY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%1,681st of 1,685 in NY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%1,680th of 1,685 in NY

Measure	12493	Ulster	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Broadband accessStrength	100%	92.4%	90.8%	91%	99th	92nd of 1,673
Poverty rateWeakness	33.1%	14.6%	14%	12.5%	97th	62nd of 1,679
Housing vacancy	25.6%	14.1%	10%	10.1%	96th	369th of 1,675
Median age	48.7	44.1	39.8	38.9	94th	431st of 1,693
Residents 65 and older	26.2%	21.3%	17.9%	17.2%	94th	339th of 1,693
Homeownership rateStrength	87.4%	69.9%	54.3%	65.2%	93rd	440th of 1,673
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	52.8%	38.2%	40.2%	35.7%	82nd	298th of 1,691
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.480	0.480	0.517	0.483	81st	354th of 1,669
Median household income	$105,617	$86,271	$85,974	$80,734	76th	431st of 1,602
Median earnings per worker	$52,450	$53,889	$55,321	$49,666	62nd	764th of 1,676
Foreign-born residents	9.3%	8.1%	22.8%	14.1%	48th	590th of 1,693
Veterans	5.6%	4.3%	3.7%	6.2%	47th	827th of 1,693
Per capita income	$38,903	$47,778	$50,712	$44,673	46th	1,006th of 1,690
Diversity index	36.3	45.3	65.5	61.4	31st	634th of 1,693
Population density	102/sq mi	162/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	13th	1,023rd of 1,693
Uninsured rateStrength	3%	6.9%	5.1%	8.4%	12th	979th of 1,689
Median home value	$110,300	$352,500	$423,800	$332,700	4th	1,507th of 1,614
Population	526	182,601	19,852,366	334,922,499	1st	1,454th of 1,693
Work from home	0%	17.6%	14.9%	15.1%	1st	1,677th of 1,685
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.4%	6.4%	5.2%	1st	1,667th of 1,685
Residents under 18	4.6%	17.1%	20.5%	22%	1st	1,609th of 1,693
Tech workers	0%	2.3%	3.5%	3.8%	1st	1,652nd of 1,685
Healthcare workers	0%	11%	11.8%	9.7%	1st	1,678th of 1,685
Self-employed workers	0%	14.8%	9.7%	10%	1st	1,681st of 1,685
Government workers	0%	18%	16.4%	14.5%	1st	1,680th of 1,685

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

33%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

21%

55–64

13%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

48.7

Under 18

4.6%

65 and over

26.2%

Race and ethnicity

White78%
Black5%
Hispanic16%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.8%

Diversity index

36.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

13%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 151
Average household size: 3
Family households: 49.7%
Married couples: 49.7%
Living alone: 37.7%
Veterans (of adults): 5.6%
Male / female: 68% / 32%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

38%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

50%

$150–200k

$200k+

13%

Median household income

12493

$105,617

Ulster Co.

$86,271

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,903

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

33.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.480

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

12493

$110,300

Ulster Co.

$352,500

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

12493

—

Ulster Co.

$1,425

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

28%

2–4 units

5–19 units

26%

20+ units

Mobile home

47%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 203
Owner-occupied: 87.4%
Vacant: 25.6%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 4.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 1.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

40%

20–29

30–44

11%

45–59

49%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

37%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

49%

Sales

40%

Production

11%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Finance, insurance and real estate

49%

Retail

40%

Manufacturing

11%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$52,450

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	12493	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

21%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

35%

High school graduate or higher: 80.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 52.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 35.1%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.3%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): West Park
State: New York
County: Ulster County
Center point: 41.7947° N, 73.9718° W
Land area: 5.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 12493

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
12429	Esopus, NY	2.7 mi	185	—	—
12538	Hyde Park, NY	4 mi	14,391	$86,230	$322,100
12471	Rifton, NY	4.7 mi	237	—	—
12487	Ulster Park, NY	5.3 mi	4,035	$95,230	$279,400
12486	Tillson, NY	5.4 mi	1,440	$96,964	$320,000
12528	Highland, NY	5.7 mi	13,827	$92,462	$366,400
12472	Rosendale, NY	6.2 mi	1,146	$70,559	$338,800
12561	New Paltz, NY	6.4 mi	19,830	$92,288	$453,500
12411	Bloomington, NY	6.8 mi	325	$97,880	$317,600
12601	Poughkeepsie, NY	6.8 mi	44,164	$63,652	$301,700
12580	Staatsburg, NY	7 mi	4,542	$134,583	$403,800
12417	Connelly, NY	7.8 mi	828	$120,417	$270,200

Questions about 12493

What city is zip code 12493?

12493 is assigned to West Park, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 12493 in?

12493 is in Ulster County, New York.

What is the population of 12493?

About 526 people live in 12493, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 12493 in?

12493 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 12493?

The median household income in 12493 is $105,617.

What zip codes are near 12493?

The closest zip codes to 12493 are 12429, 12538, 12471, 12487, 12486.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12493, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.