ZIP Code 12440 Demographics & Data

About High Falls, NY (ZIP Code 12440)

New York

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 12440

The 12440 ZIP Code is primarily associated with High Falls, NY (Ulster County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 1,997. Approximately 10% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $81,985. The median age in 12440 is estimated to at 52.6 years, and about 29.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 35.9% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $42,343.

Population in 12440

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 12440 is 1,997.

High Falls, NY

The 12440 ZIP Code is associated with High Falls, NY in Ulster County.

Area Codes associated with 12440

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 12440 include 845.

Sunrise / Sunset in 12440

Sunrise: 6:45 am
Sunset: 4:36 pm
Sunrise in 12440 6:45 am
Sunrise in 12440 4:36 pm

Weather forecast for 12440

Today's forecast for 12440: Sunny. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 39 in the afternoon. East wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 12440

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 12440 Fair

Internet in 12440

In ZIP Code 12440, about 93.5% of households have a computer, while 92.0% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 12440

Males comprise about 48.7% of the overall population in ZIP Code 12440, while females account for approximately 51.3%.

Health Insurance in 12440

Approximately 4.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 12440 (High Falls, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 12440

In ZIP Code 12440, 92.8% of the population graduated high school, while 35.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.5% in this Ulster County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 12440

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.5%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 8.5%
Bachelor's degree 15.6%
Graduate or professional degree 20.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 12440. 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 12440

Residents of ZIP Code 12440 are older than average. The median age of 52.6 years in ZIP Code 12440 is approximately 38.06% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.5% of the population in 12440 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 16.3% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 12440 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 12440. 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 12440

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 2.4%
5 to 9 years 3.9%
10 to 14 years 2.1%
15 to 19 years 3.0%
20 to 24 years 3.4%
25 to 34 years 11.2%
35 to 44 years 7.0%
45 to 54 years 20.5%
55 to 59 years 13.5%
60 to 64 years 8.2%
65 to 74 years 16.3%
75 to 84 years 5.3%
85 years and over 3.3%

Income in ZIP Code 12440

The median household income in ZIP Code 12440 is $81,985, while the region's mean household income is $97,940. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,343. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12440 of $42,343 is approximately 7.67% more than the per capita income in New York overall of $39,326. An estimated 9.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately2.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.7% of the population in 12440 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 13.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.9% of 12440 residents earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 12440. 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 12440

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 10.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 2.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 7.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 13.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 22.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 11.4%
$200,000 or more per year 12.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 12440

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12440, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 3.1% of 12440 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12440 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.8%), followed by Black or African American (8.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 12440. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 12440

Industry Percent
White 89.8%
Black or African American 8.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 12440

In ZIP Code 12440, 96.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% 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 12440

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.6%
Spanish 0.4%
Other Indo-European languages 1.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.0%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 12440. 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 12440

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12440, an estimated 33.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Ulster County region.

Age of Housing in 12440

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 5.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 11.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 33.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 12440. 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 12440 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12440. 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 12440

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 12440 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12440 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12440 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 12440

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 12440. 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 12440. 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 12440

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 12440 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12440 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.8 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.16% 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 12440. This visualizes electricity rates in 12440 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 12440

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 12440 15.38¢/kWh 7.86¢/kWh 2.24¢/kWh
New York 25.21¢/kWh 20.08¢/kWh 9.88¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 12440

Month ZIP Code 12440 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.7 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.61 3 6.31
Mar 5.25 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.24 5.13 7.3
May 5.56 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.46 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.83 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.65 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.37 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.32 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.54 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.11 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 12440. This visualizes solar power levels in 12440 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 12440

In 12440, 65.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.1 minutes. Approximately 28.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12440 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 24.3% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 12440 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 12440. 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 12440

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 3.1%
Manufacturing 4.1%
Wholesale trade 0.5%
Retail trade 8.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.3%
Information 0.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 28.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 24.3%
Other services, except public administration 7.3%
Public administration 1.4%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 12440 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 12440, student loan have received the most complaints in 12440 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Ulster County region was struggling to repay a loan.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 12440. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 12440

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Student loan 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 12440

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Struggling to repay your loan 1
* 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 12440. 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.