| City: | Esopus, New York |
| County: | Ulster County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:44:20 PM |
| Population: | 329 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 329 / 845 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.8169, -73.9767 |
| Land Area: | 0.699 sq mi |
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Esopus is a small hamlet in Ulster County, New York, along the Hudson River. The post office here serves a wider area than the compact 1.7 square mile ZIP territory suggests. With 157 PO Boxes for just 67 households, the adoption rate of 2.34 means the post office maintains more than twice as many boxes as there are local homes.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists in the area. Rural carrier routes serve some addresses, but PO Boxes remain the primary method for most mail recipients. The high box-to-household ratio indicates the post office serves people from surrounding areas who travel here for mail service.
The population of 329 includes 193 people (59%) living in group quarters. These are non-institutionalized facilities such as group homes or residential programs, not prisons or nursing homes. The remaining 136 residents live in traditional households across 67 occupied housing units.
Mail delivery follows rural routes. Two distinct rural carrier routes handle 35 delivery points across streets like Main Street, Old Post Road, Broadway, and Swartekill Road. Route 9W, a state highway, also runs through the area. The community has 16 business delivery points and 13 business establishments employing 33 people.
Median age is 31.6 years. The population is 88% white with 9% Hispanic residents. Among workers, all 56 are employed in either educational services, health care, or public administration. Housing stock is older, with 56 units built before 1939, out of 70 total housing units.
All mail addressed to Esopus, NY 12429 goes through the local post office. PO Box addresses are recommended for reliable delivery.
Street names mix traditional hamlet features (Main Street, Broadway) with rural roads and state highway Route 9W along the Hudson River corridor.
ZIP Code 12429 has 329 residents and 67 households (average 2.03 persons per household). The median age is 31.6 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.1%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 329Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 185Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 470.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 67Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.03Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.86Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 300 | 360 | 273 | 128 | 149 | 334 | 272 | 294 | 324 | 314 | 35 | 153 | 168 | 185 |
| Decennial Census | 281 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 329 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 31.6
Male Median Age: 36.5
Female Median Age: 31.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | 13 | 7 | 22 | 7 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Female | 2 | 6 | 12 | 31 | 26 | 5 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 19 | 19 | 53 | 33 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 7 | 31 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 9 |
| White: | 290 | 90.34% |
| Black: | 9 | 2.80% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 4.05% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.31% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 8 | 2.49% |
| Total: | 321 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 155 | 47.11% | 36.5 years |
| Females: | 174 | 52.89% | 31.4 years |
| Total: | 329 | 100% | 31.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 185 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 185 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 185 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $105,000 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 27.9%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,000 | $113,143 | $114,129 | $175,703 | $0 | $88,158 | $88,750 | $0 | $0 | $119,583 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $73,810 | $74,500 | $77,045 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $111,667 | $135,000 | $145,865 | $119,583 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $50,083 | $53,182 | $39,329 | $100,703 | $100,556 | $63,295 | $60,735 | $62,875 | $59,205 | $58,304 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $73,571 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,586 | $95,474 | $98,199 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 46 | 27.88% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 119 | 72.12% |
| Total: | 165 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 46 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 46 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $275,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $267,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,000 | $539,900 | $586,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $255,600 | $300,000 | $267,300 | $276,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 46 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 46 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 46 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 46 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 46 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 46 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 46 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 21.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 50.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 68 | 57.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 8.47% |
| Associate's degree: | 20 | 16.95% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 20 | 16.95% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 118 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 118 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 20 | 16.95% |
| Private Insurance: | 46 | 24.86% |
| Public Insurance: | 100 | 54.05% |
| No Insurance: | 39 | 21.08% |
| Total: | 185 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 146 | 78.92% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 50.00% |
ZIP Code 12429 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 41 people with an annual payroll of $1,477,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 459Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $326,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,477,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 41Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 12429 is located in Ulster County, New York, within the Kingston, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28740) and New York's 18th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 182,493 people, about 0.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 12429. It covers 0.699 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Kingston, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 28740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 182,493Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.699 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 18Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1353.42 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 12429 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.