ZIP Code 12491 - West Hurley New York
Overview
ZIP Code 12491 is located in West Hurley New York. Portions of 12491 are also in Zena and Hurley (town) and Marbletown and Woodstock (town) and Olive. 12491 is entirely within Ulster County. Regionally, 12491 is located in the Hudson Valley Region.
ZIP Code 12491 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | West Hurley |
| Primary County | Ulster County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,059 |
| Area Code(s) | 845 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 12491 Map
12491 Demographics
12491 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New York based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 12491 is White. The current unemployment level in 12491 is 4.4%.
| Population | 2,059 |
| Population Growth Rate | 27.26% |
| Population Density | 137 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 863 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $85,938 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $537,090 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.28% |
12491 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,522 | 88.28% |
| Black | 10 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
12491 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 143 | 9.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 237 | 16.48% |
| High School Diploma | 290 | 20.17% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 0.97% |
| GED or Alternate | 110 | 7.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 114 | 7.93% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 11.34% |
| Masters Degree | 350 | 24.34% |
| Professional Degree | 17 | 1.18% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
12491 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.97467041, -74.13711548 |
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| Cities/Towns in 12491 | |
| Region | Hudson Valley Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Kingston, NY |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 15 Square Miles |
12491 Schools
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12491 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 60c - Catskills Transition | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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