12542 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 12542 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 12542 is White. The current unemployment level in 12542 is 4.4%.
| Population | 5,490 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.18% |
| Population Density | 369 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,293 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $99,911 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $370,940 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.22% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 61.53% |
12542 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,073 | 86.22% |
| Black | 184 | 3.13% |
| Hispanic | 563 | 9.57% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
12542 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,113 | 64.3% |
| Black | 182 | 10.51% |
| Hispanic | 407 | 23.51% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
12542 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 283 | 7.45% |
| Bachelor Degree | 532 | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 1,413 | 37.19% |
| No High School Diploma | 105 | 2.76% |
| GED or Alternate | 97 | 2.55% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 538 | 14.16% |
| Associates Degree | 434 | 11.42% |
| Masters Degree | 317 | 8.34% |
| Professional Degree | 34 | 0.89% |
| Doctorate Degree | 46 | 1.21% |
