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ZIP 12561

Pop. 19,830·Ulster County·154th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,848/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-11.0%
vs US Median
+$883
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 12561 · $2,848
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$2,120
3 BR
$2,620
4 BR+
$2,810
Research median
$2,120/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
$34,176/yr
At $2,848/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyUlster County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -11.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 12561 (New Paltz, NY) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 59.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,830
Median income
$92,288
Median age
31.8
Renters
42.8%
Age distribution
13%
39.2%
17.1%
13%
17.7%
Under 1813%
18–3439.2%
35–5417.1%
55–6413%
65+17.7%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
74.2%
12.1%
White74.2%
Black6.6%
Hispanic12.1%
Asian4.6%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
17.8%
19.4%
59.3%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma17.8%
Some college19.4%
Bachelor's+59.3%
Housing tenure
57.2%
42.8%
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 12561 in New Paltz, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,558 → $92,288
up 14.6%
Population
18,058 → 19,830
up 9.8%
Renter share
37.1% → 42.8%
+5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
54.2% → 59.3%
+5.1 pts
Median age
34 → 31.8
-2.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 12561 in New Paltz, NY now reports about $92,288, up from $80,558 in 2021. The population has grown by 9.8% since 2021, moving from about 18,058 residents to roughly 19,830. Renters now make up 42.8% of households, compared with 37.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 59.3% of adults here, versus 54.2% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 12561

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 12561 covers New Paltz, NY. The median rent here is $2,848/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($92,288/yr), ZIP 12561 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 12561?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 12561 (New Paltz, NY) is $2,848. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 12561 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 12561's median rent of $2,848/mo is $883 (45%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 12561 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 12561 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #154 out of 344 ZIPs at $2,848/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 12561?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,848/mo in ZIP 12561. The local median household income is $92,288/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 12561?

Rent in ZIP 12561 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 12561 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 12561 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,848/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($92,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 12561 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 12561 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.8% of ZIP 12561 households are renters, while 57.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 12561 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 12561 compare to the rest of New Paltz?

ZIP 12561 sits right at the New Paltz citywide median of $2,848/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 12561 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 12561 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,848/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 12561's median household income ($92,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 12561 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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