🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

12481

Shokan

ZIP Code 12481 is a standard zip code serving Shokan, Shokan, New York (NY), in Ulster County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,356 with a median household income of $54,362. 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: Shokan
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 41.976700
Longitude: -74.211900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 12.52 mi²
Water Area: 0.11 mi²
Population Density: 108.0 people per mi² (50th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.013939°N, 41.929773°S, -74.174973°E, -74.278258°W

With 1,356 residents spread across 12.52 square miles, this area has a population density of 108.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,356

Population

30th percentile

$54,362

Median Income

60th percentile

$268,600

Median Home Value

85th percentile

12.52 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 12481 is $54,362, and the median home value is $268,600.

Housing

704

Total Units

600

Occupied Units

85.2%

Occupancy Rate

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