🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

12446

Kerhonkson

ZIP Code 12446 is a standard zip code serving Kerhonkson, Kerhonkson, New York (NY), in Ulster County, United States. It has an estimated population of 5,061 with a median household income of $51,696. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Ulster
City: Kerhonkson
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 41.793900
Longitude: -74.303500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 67.91 mi²
Water Area: 0.23 mi²
Population Density: 75.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 41.913070°N, 41.684801°S, -74.244974°E, -74.417444°W

With 5,061 residents spread across 67.91 square miles, this area has a population density of 75.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

5,061

Population

55th percentile

$51,696

Median Income

55th percentile

$171,600

Median Home Value

65th percentile

67.91 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 12446 is $51,696, and the median home value is $171,600.

Housing

2,776

Total Units

2,038

Occupied Units

73.4%

Occupancy Rate

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