ZIP Code 12542 -- Marlboro, NY

Ulster | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.6x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.

Quick Overview

Population
5,612
Unknown
Median Income
$121,378
Home Value
$416,000
Median Rent
$1,955
Median Age
43.30
Diversity Index
53.60
Moderate
Cost of Living
154.3
very high
Unemployment
5.3%

About ZIP Code 12542

ZIP code 12542 in Marlboro, New York is a unknown area with a population of 5,612. The median household income is $121,378, which is This is 62% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $416,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.4x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 154.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.30 years. Approximately 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Ulster, NY.

Population & Age

Total Population
5,612
Median Age
43.30
Male Population
2,858
50.9%
Female Population
2,754
49.1%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
53.60 Moderate
White
73.6%
Black or African American
9.1%
Hispanic or Latino
12.1%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
13.2%
Other Race
3.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$121,378
Mean Household Income
$167,085
Per Capita Income
$60,909
Below Poverty Line
3.8%

This is 62% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$416,000
Median Rent
$1,955
Total Housing Units
2,324
Occupied Units
2,106
Vacant Units
218
9.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1983
Owner Occupied
73.0%
Renter Occupied
27.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.4x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 73.0% Renter 27.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 94.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 17.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,783
Employment Rate
94.7%
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
67.2%
Carpool
12.1%
Public Transit
5.6%
Work from Home
13.9%

Cost of Living Index

154.3
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 12542 is 54.3% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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ZIP Code City Population Median Income
12401 Eddyville 35,136 $69,305
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12589 Wallkill 18,646 $120,815
12528 Highland 13,827 $92,462
12566 Pine bush 10,269 $112,831

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 12542

ZIP code 12542 (Marlboro, NY) has a total population of 5,612 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 12542 is $121,378 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 62% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 12542 is primarily located in Marlboro, New York (NY). It falls within Ulster County.

The median home value in ZIP code 12542 is $416,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,955.

The median age in ZIP code 12542 is 43.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 12542 has a cost of living index of 154.31 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 12542, 44.33% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 17.56% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 12542 is 5.28%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 13.86% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.