ZIP Code 12542, New York
ZIP Code 12542 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 12542 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Orange County / Ulster County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,612. The land area covers 14.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,612 | ±709 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,106 | ±277 | 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 | 2,324 | ±304 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,106 | ±277 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 218 | ±118 |
| Median Home Value | $416,000 | ±$39,068 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,955 | ±$467 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $121,378 | ±$19,293 |
| Per Capita Income | $60,909 | ±$12,981 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 209 | ±154 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | ±4.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,636 | ±469 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.1% | ±16.8% |
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: 411,767 (2024)
ID: 170429
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
255 MAIN ST, GOSHEN NY 10924-1627
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LAGRANGEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEWBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BEACON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MONTGOMERY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | FISHKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW WINDSOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | CORNWALL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | CORNWALL, 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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Mount Saint Mary College
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College | 6.9 mi away | 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, NY, 12550 |
8455610800
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MARLBORO FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 1251 ROUTE 9W, MARLBORO, NY, 12542 |
(845) 236-7272
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Orange Ulster BOCES
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College Vocational | 7.8 mi away | 3 Washington Center, Newburgh, NY, 12550 |
845781671510800
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SARAH HULL HALLOCK FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 56-58 MAIN STREET, MILTON, NY, 12547 |
(845) 795-2200
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Vassar College
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College | 8.0 mi away | 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12604 |
8454377000
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GRINNELL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 2642 EAST MAIN STREET, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY, 12590 |
(845) 297-3428
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Marist University
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College | 8.5 mi away | 3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601 |
8455753000
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PLATTEKILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 2047 ROUTE 32, MODENA, NY, 12548 |
(845) 883-7286
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State University of New York at New Paltz
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College | 9.4 mi away | 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY, 12561-2443 |
8776967411
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NEWBURGH FREE LIBRARY TOWN BRANCH
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 181 SOUTH PLANK ROAD, NEWBURGH, NY, 12550 |
(845) 245-4750
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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 POUGHKEEPSIE DUTCHESS CO AP, NY US, located 6.8 miles from ZCTA5 12542. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.0° | 18.2° | 27.1° | 2.82" | — |
| February | 38.9° | 19.5° | 29.2° | 2.21" | — |
| March | 47.9° | 27.4° | 37.6° | 3.09" | — |
| April | 60.6° | 37.5° | 49.0° | 3.62" | — |
| May | 71.3° | 47.7° | 59.5° | 3.47" | — |
| June | 79.8° | 57.1° | 68.4° | 3.91" | — |
| July | 84.8° | 62.3° | 73.6° | 3.78" | — |
| August | 82.8° | 60.7° | 71.7° | 4.28" | — |
| September | 75.3° | 52.5° | 63.9° | 4.33" | — |
| October | 63.3° | 41.1° | 52.2° | 3.73" | — |
| November | 51.4° | 31.6° | 41.5° | 3.27" | — |
| December | 40.5° | 23.8° | 32.1° | 3.39" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Plattekill CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Milton CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| New Hamburg CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Crown Heights CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Wappingers Falls village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 12542. • 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.