Rifton, NY ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Rifton, New York: 12561, 12487 and 12471. Together they are home to 24,102 residents in 9,077 households. That is more than the 541 people counted inside Rifton Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $92,288 in 12561 to $95,230 in 12487.
Rifton Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 541 |
| Households | 387 |
| Median household income | $2,499 |
| Median home value | $227,800 |
| Median age | 58.6 |
| Median rent | not published |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 24,102 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 9,077 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $92,288 (12561) to $95,230 (12487) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $92,832 |
| Homeowners | 62.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 15 routes, 8,112 homes (2 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Rifton: 12487 ($95,230)
- Most residents: 12561 (19,830 people)
- Highest homeownership: 12487 (78.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 12561 (18.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 12561 (19.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 12561 (31.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 12561 ($453,500)
Every ZIP code in Rifton
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12561 | New Paltz | 19,830 | 7,219 | $92,288 | $453,500 | 57.2% | 18.9% | 19.5% | 12 | 7,384 | 1% of its land |
| 12487 | Ulster Park | 4,035 | 1,639 | $95,230 | $279,400 | 78.7% | 13.8% | 11.6% | 3 | 1,273 | 2% of its land |
| 12471 | Rifton | 237 | 219 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 7.6% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Rifton when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Rifton Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Rifton. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Rifton.
Counties
- Ulster County — 60 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- New Paltz — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Rifton, NY?
- 12561, 12487 and 12471. A ZIP code is listed for Rifton when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Rifton Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Rifton.
- What is the population of Rifton, NY?
- The Census Bureau counts 541 residents inside Rifton Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Rifton hold 24,102 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Rifton, NY?
- $2,499 inside Rifton Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $92,288 to $95,230.
- Which Rifton ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 12487, at $95,230, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Rifton, NY?
- For the 2 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 15 carrier routes reaching 8,112 residential and 545 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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