ZIP Code 12498, New York
ZIP Code 12498 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 12498 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Ulster County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,572. The land area covers 22.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,572 | ±385 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 62.7 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,421 | ±246 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,962 | ±272 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,421 | ±246 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 541 | ±190 |
| Median Home Value | $627,700 | ±$66,938 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,680 | ±$325 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,210 | ±$17,810 |
| Per Capita Income | $69,561 | ±$8,976 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 540 | ±169 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,053 | ±302 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.8% | ±1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 182,977 (2024)
ID: 170438
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
PO BOX 1800, KINGSTON NY 12402-1800
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | RHINEBECK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | SAUGERTIES, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CATSKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CATSKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CATSKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | KINGSTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | RHINEBECK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | LAKE KATRINE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | ATHENS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | HURLEY, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bard College
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College | 10.4 mi away | Annandale Road, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY, 12504-5000 |
8457586822
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WOODSTOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRCIT
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 5 LIBRARY LANE, WOODSTOCK, NY, 12498 |
(845) 679-2213
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Ulster County Community College
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College | 13.5 mi away | 491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge, NY, 12484 |
8456875000
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WEST HURLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 42 CLOVER STREET, WEST HURLEY, NY, 12491 |
(845) 679-6405
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Columbia-Greene Community College
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College | 19.1 mi away | 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY, 12534 |
5186976400
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SAUGERTIES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 91 WASHINGTON AVENUE, SAUGERTIES, NY, 12477 |
(845) 246-4317
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State University of New York at New Paltz
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College | 21.1 mi away | 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY, 12561-2443 |
8776967411
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HURLEY LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 48 MAIN STREET, HURLEY, NY, 12443 |
(845) 338-2092
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Culinary Institute of America
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College | 22.6 mi away | 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY, 12538-1499 |
8454529600
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TOWN OF ULSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 860 ULSTER AVENUE, KINGSTON, NY, 12401 |
(845) 338-7881
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PLATTE CLOVE, NY US, located 6.5 miles from ZCTA5 12498. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.4° | 12.2° | 22.3° | 4.87" | 19.9" |
| February | 34.9° | 13.4° | 24.1° | 3.98" | 20.7" |
| March | 42.4° | 19.9° | 31.2° | 5.66" | 14.5" |
| April | 55.2° | 30.8° | 43.0° | 5.20" | 3.1" |
| May | 66.6° | 42.1° | 54.4° | 4.76" | 0.3" |
| June | 74.9° | 50.6° | 62.7° | 6.00" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.3° | 55.2° | 67.8° | 5.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.7° | 53.9° | 66.3° | 6.26" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.9° | 47.8° | 59.8° | 6.34" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.1° | 37.4° | 48.2° | 6.96" | 1.8" |
| November | 47.3° | 28.3° | 37.8° | 4.94" | 4.9" |
| December | 36.8° | 19.2° | 28.0° | 7.23" | 20.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock CDP | CDP | 0.4 mi | — |
| Zena CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| West Hurley CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Ruby CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Shokan CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Lake Katrine CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 12498. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.