ZIP Code 12432 in Glasco, NY

Community Overview

Glasco is a small hamlet in Ulster County, New York, situated along the Hudson River west bank. With 507 residents living in 249 occupied homes across just 1.11 square miles, this is a compact community where PO Box service plays a central role in daily life.

Postal Services and Delivery Patterns

This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across the territory. The Glasco post office maintains 310 PO Boxes for 249 households, a 1.245 adoption rate that shows service extending beyond the immediate hamlet to surrounding rural areas. Street delivery operates through 2 rural carrier routes serving 48 delivery points, but most residents rely on PO Boxes as their primary mailing address.

Local Character

Street names tell the story of a Hudson River valley community with deep New York roots. Delaware Street (11 delivery points), Albany Street, Hudson Street, and York Street reference the state's major cities and waterways. The main road, Glasco Turnpike, anchors the hamlet's historic layout. These streets include some apartment units (APT designators appear on Delaware Street, Glasco Turnpike, Costello Court, and Albany Street), indicating multi-family housing within this small footprint.

Demographics

Glasco's population skews older and established. The median age is 46.9 years, with relatively few children (only 8 residents under 18) and modest representation of seniors (20 residents 65 and over). The racial composition is 89.5% white (454 of 507 residents), with Hispanic or Latino residents making up 10.1% (51 people). Homeownership dominates, with 74.3% of the 249 households owner-occupied (185 homes). Median household income stands at $45,591, with a per capita income of $28,141. Median home values reach $324,400, while renters pay a median gross rent of $2,033. Education levels are modest, with 14.0% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Economic Profile

The ZIP code hosts 12 business establishments employing 23 workers. This isn't a major employment center. Instead, most residents commute elsewhere for work. Of the workforce, 154 drive alone and 49 carpool, with no public transit usage reported. The work-from-home rate is 15.3%, slightly above the national average. Employment sectors show unusual concentration in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (259 workers in available data), suggesting proximity to Hudson River shipping or distribution facilities.

Housing Characteristics

Housing stock runs old. Some 289 housing units were built before 1939, meaning most of Glasco's homes predate World War II. This historic character contributes to the reliance on PO Boxes, as older street addressing systems may not align with modern carrier delivery standards. The ZIP code includes 37 mobile homes. Vacancy rates are low (only 5 vacant units of 254 total), with zero units listed as seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. This is a year-round residential community, not a vacation area.

Mailing Information

When mailing to Glasco, use the following format:

Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Glasco, NY 12432

For the limited rural route delivery points:

Recipient Name
[Street Address]
Glasco, NY 12432

Street Name Patterns

Street names reference New York's major cities and waterways, with Glasco Turnpike as the historic main road.