ZIP Code 12481 Demographics & Data

About Shokan, NY (ZIP Code 12481)

New York

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 12481

The 12481 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Shokan, NY (Ulster County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 1,650. The median household income is $54,424, while about 21% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 12481 is estimated to at 42.9 years, and about 21.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 35.0% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $25,548.

Population in 12481

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 12481 is 1,650.

Shokan, NY

The 12481 ZIP Code is associated with Shokan, NY in Ulster County.

Area Codes associated with 12481

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 12481 include 845.

Sunrise / Sunset in 12481

Sunrise: 6:41 am
Sunset: 6:58 pm
Sunrise in 12481 6:41 am
Sunrise in 12481 6:58 pm

Weather forecast for 12481

Forecast currently unavailable.

Current air quality in 12481

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 12481 Moderate

Internet in 12481

In ZIP Code 12481, about 98.0% of households have a computer, while 79.8% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 12481

Males comprise about 53.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 12481, while females account for approximately 47.0%.

Health Insurance in 12481

Approximately 4.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 12481 (Shokan, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 12481

In ZIP Code 12481, 89.5% of the population graduated high school, while 35.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.6% in this Ulster County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 12481

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.6%
Some college, no degree 16.0%
Associate's degree 16.9%
Bachelor's degree 21.4%
Graduate or professional degree 13.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 12481. 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 12481

Residents of ZIP Code 12481 are older than average. The median age of 42.9 years in ZIP Code 12481 is approximately 12.6% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.9% of the population in 12481 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 16.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 12481 residents are aged under 5 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 12481. 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 12481

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 1.7%
5 to 9 years 2.4%
10 to 14 years 5.8%
15 to 19 years 13.7%
20 to 24 years 2.4%
25 to 34 years 6.1%
35 to 44 years 19.9%
45 to 54 years 16.6%
55 to 59 years 7.5%
60 to 64 years 6.1%
65 to 74 years 10.2%
75 to 84 years 4.0%
85 years and over 3.6%

Income in ZIP Code 12481

The median household income in ZIP Code 12481 is $54,424, while the region's mean household income is $69,973. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,548. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12481 of $25,548 is approximately 35.04% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 21.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately121.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 46.2% of the population in 12481 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 21.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 12481 residents earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year.

Household Income Details

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Total Income in 12481

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 9.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 5.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 46.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 2.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 21.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.7%
$200,000 or more per year 2.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 12481

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12481, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 12481 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12481 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.1%), followed by Asian (3.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 12481

Industry Percent
White 96.1%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 12481

In ZIP Code 12481, 83.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 9.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% 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 12481

Language Spoken Percent
English only 83.7%
Spanish 1.2%
Other Indo-European languages 9.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.0%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 12481

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12481, an estimated 22.6% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 21.1% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Ulster County region.

Age of Housing in 12481

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 21.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 22.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 12.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 13.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 9.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

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Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 12481 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12481. 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 12481

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 12481 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12481 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12481 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 12481

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 12481. 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 12481. 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 12481

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 12481 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12481 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.73 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.81% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.22% 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 12481. This visualizes electricity rates in 12481 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 12481

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 12481 15.38¢/kWh 7.86¢/kWh 2.24¢/kWh
New York 24.51¢/kWh 19.48¢/kWh 8.77¢/kWh
United States 16.41¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 12481

Month ZIP Code 12481 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.55 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.47 3 6.31
Mar 5.16 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.41 5.13 7.3
May 5.41 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.26 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.63 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.7 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.35 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.22 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.51 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.05 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 12481. This visualizes solar power levels in 12481 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 12481

In 12481, 58.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.5 minutes. Approximately 22.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12481 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 15.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 12481 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 12481. 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 12481

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 9.7%
Manufacturing 9.1%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.8%
Information 5.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 15.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 22.3%
Other services, except public administration 6.5%
Public administration 7.2%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 12481 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 12481, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 12481 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Ulster County region was managing an account.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 12481. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 12481

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Checking or savings account 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 12481

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Managing an account 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 12481. 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.