ZIP Code 12401 Demographics & Data

About Kingston, NY (ZIP Code 12401)

New York

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 12401

The 12401 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Kingston, NY (Ulster County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 35,192. The median household income is $56,668, while about 14% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 12401 is estimated to at 40.4 years, and about 21.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 28.6% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $31,323.

Population in 12401

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 12401 is 35,192.

Kingston, NY

The 12401 ZIP Code is associated with Kingston, NY in Ulster County.

Area Codes associated with 12401

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 12401 include 845, and 914.

Sunrise / Sunset in 12401

Sunrise: 7:21 am
Sunset: 4:28 pm
Sunrise in 12401 7:21 am
Sunrise in 12401 4:28 pm

Weather forecast for 12401

This Afternoon's forecast for 12401: Sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -2. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

Current air quality in 12401

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 12401 Fair

Internet in 12401

In ZIP Code 12401, about 90.7% of households have a computer, while 84.9% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 12401

Males comprise about 49.2% of the overall population in ZIP Code 12401, while females account for approximately 50.8%.

Health Insurance in 12401

Approximately 8.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 12401 (Kingston, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 12401

In ZIP Code 12401, 86.9% of the population graduated high school, while 28.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.6% in this Ulster County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 12401

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 31.6%
Some college, no degree 17.7%
Associate's degree 9.1%
Bachelor's degree 15.3%
Graduate or professional degree 13.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 12401. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 12401

Residents of ZIP Code 12401 are older than average. The median age of 40.4 years in ZIP Code 12401 is approximately 6.04% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.4% of the population in 12401 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 12401 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 12401. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 12401

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.4%
5 to 9 years 5.7%
10 to 14 years 6.2%
15 to 19 years 5.5%
20 to 24 years 5.3%
25 to 34 years 15.4%
35 to 44 years 11.5%
45 to 54 years 13.6%
55 to 59 years 6.9%
60 to 64 years 6.7%
65 to 74 years 10.4%
75 to 84 years 4.9%
85 years and over 2.4%

Income in ZIP Code 12401

The median household income in ZIP Code 12401 is $56,668, while the region's mean household income is $74,386. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,323. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12401 of $31,323 is approximately 20.35% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 14.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately48.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.1% of the population in 12401 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 12.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.5% of 12401 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 12401. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 12401

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.6%
$200,000 or more per year 4.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 12401

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12401, 93.7% is one race, while 6.3% are two or more races. Approximately 13.0% of 12401 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12401 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.4%), followed by Black or African American (15.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 12401

Industry Percent
White 81.4%
Black or African American 15.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 4.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 12401

In ZIP Code 12401, 86.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Ulster County region.

Language Spoken in 12401

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.3%
Spanish 7.9%
Other Indo-European languages 3.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.3%
Other languages 0.7%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 12401. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 12401

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12401, an estimated 38.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.5% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Ulster County region.

Age of Housing in 12401

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 5.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 6.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 14.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 38.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 12401. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 12401 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12401. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 12401

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 12401 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12401 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12401 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 12401

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 12401. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 12401. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 12401

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 12401 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12401 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.77 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.78% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.62% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 12401. This visualizes electricity rates in 12401 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 12401

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 12401 15.38¢/kWh 7.86¢/kWh 2.24¢/kWh
New York 24.98¢/kWh 20.52¢/kWh 9.35¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 12401

Month ZIP Code 12401 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.81 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.64 3 6.31
Mar 5.11 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.31 5.13 7.3
May 5.46 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.33 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.74 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.66 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.42 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.21 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.65 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.86 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 12401. This visualizes solar power levels in 12401 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 12401

In 12401, 65.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.7 minutes. Approximately 31.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12401 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 12401 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 12401. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 12401

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 7.4%
Manufacturing 5.6%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.8%
Information 1.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 31.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.7%
Other services, except public administration 5.4%
Public administration 5.8%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 12401 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 12401, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 12401 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Ulster County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 12401. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 12401

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 83
Credit reporting or credit repair services 43
Debt collection 18
Credit card or prepaid card 14
Checking or savings account 7
Other 17
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 12401

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 55
Improper use of your report 49
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 13
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 9
Getting a credit card 7
Other 49
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 12401. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.