ZIP code 12561
Where is ZIP code 12561?
New Paltz, New York
Ulster County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12561 belongs to New Paltz, New York in Ulster County. 12561 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 845. About 19,830 people live in the 12561 area, where the median household income is $92,288. The closest ZIP codes are 12440 (High Falls, 5 mi north), 12515 (Clintondale, 5.7 mi southeast) and 12528 (Highland, 6.3 mi east).
| ZIP code | 12561 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | New Paltz |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Ulster County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 845 |
| Coordinates | 41.7464, -74.1092 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 125 |
Population and income in 12561
| Population | 19,830 · higher than 81% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 329 · higher than 57% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.8 years · lower than 94% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $92,288 · higher than 62% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $47,513 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 59% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $453,500 · higher than 72% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,614 a month |
| Housing units | 7,796 |
| Households | 7,219 (2.18 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 57% / 43% |
| Land area | 60.25 sq mi (plus 0.89 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12561. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12561
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12440 | High Falls, NY | 5 mi N | Standard |
| 12515 | Clintondale, NY | 5.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 12528 | Highland, NY | 6.3 mi E | Standard |
| 12486 | Tillson, NY | 6.5 mi N | Standard |
| 12548 | Modena, NY | 6.6 mi S | Standard |
| 12472 | Rosendale, NY | 6.7 mi N | Standard |
| 12525 | Gardiner, NY | 6.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 12419 | Cottekill, NY | 6.9 mi N | Standard |
| 12493 | West Park, NY | 7.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 12568 | Plattekill, NY | 7.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 12471 | Rifton, NY | 7.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 12404 | Accord, NY | 7.8 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12561 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12561
123 MAIN ST
NEW PALTZ NY 12561
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12561-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12561?
- 12561 is a New Paltz, New York ZIP code.
- What county is 12561 in?
- ZIP code 12561 is in Ulster County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12561 in?
- 12561 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12561?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12561 use area code 845.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12561?
- About 19,830 people live in ZIP code 12561, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12561?
- The median household income in 12561 is $92,288 a year, higher than 62% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12561?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12561 are 12440 (High Falls, 5 miles), 12515 (Clintondale, 5.7 miles), 12528 (Highland, 6.3 miles) and 12486 (Tillson, 6.5 miles).