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ZIP 12401

Part of Kingston, NY
Pop. 35,136·Ulster County·232nd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,012/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$47
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ZIP 12401 · $2,012
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,870
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,480
Research median
$1,870/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,144/yr
At $2,012/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyUlster County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 12401 (Kingston, NY) is majority owner-occupied, 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,136
Median income
$69,305
Median age
40.9
Renters
42.6%
Age distribution
19.5%
21.9%
24.8%
14.1%
19.8%
Under 1819.5%
18–3421.9%
35–5424.8%
55–6414.1%
65+19.8%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
70%
12.9%
White70%
Black10.2%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian2.6%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
29.7%
28%
32.1%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma29.7%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+32.1%
Housing tenure
57.4%
42.6%
Owner57.4%
Renter42.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 12401 in Kingston, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,261 → $69,305
up 13.1%
Population
35,225 → 35,136
down 0.3%
Renter share
45.3% → 42.6%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
28.5% → 32.1%
+3.6 pts
Median age
40 → 40.9
+0.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $61,261 to $69,305 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.1% shift. The renter share has eased from 45.3% to 42.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.5% to 32.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 12401 covers Kingston, NY. The median rent here is $2,012/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($69,305/yr), ZIP 12401 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 12401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 12401 (Kingston, NY) is $2,012. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 12401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 12401's median rent of $2,012/mo is $47 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 12401 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 12401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #232 out of 344 ZIPs at $2,012/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 12401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,012/mo in ZIP 12401. The local median household income is $69,305/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 12401?

Rent in ZIP 12401 has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 12401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 12401 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,012/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($69,305/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 12401 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 12401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.6% of ZIP 12401 households are renters, while 57.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 12401 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 12401 compare to the rest of Kingston?

ZIP 12401 is more affordable than Kingston overall. At $2,012/mo, it's $7 below the Kingston citywide median of $2,019/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 12401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 12401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,012/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 12401's median household income ($69,305/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 12401 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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