| City: | West Park, New York |
| County: | Ulster County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:45:17 PM |
| Population: | 426 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 329 / 845 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.7973, -73.9815 |
| Land Area: | 5.174 sq mi |
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West Park is a small rural community in Ulster County, New York, where nearly everyone relies on PO Box mail. The post office maintains 168 PO Boxes for 180 households, a 93% adoption rate that's close to universal. This isn't by choice. West Park is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available across the 7.5 square mile area.
Despite PO Box-only classification, limited rural carrier delivery does exist here. Two rural routes serve 52 delivery points along Route 9W and Floyd Ackert Road, but the vast majority of the 426 residents use PO Boxes at the West Park post office.
The community has a distinctive character. Of the 203 housing units, 163 were built before 1939, giving West Park a decidedly historic feel. Yet this isn't a retirement village. Median age is 40 years, and the population is exceptionally well-educated. Among adults 25 and over, 88% hold bachelor's degrees or higher, one of the highest rates for any PO Box ZIP in New York.
Route 9W runs through the area as the main corridor, with 16 delivery points including apartments. Floyd Ackert Road has 12 addresses, including mobile home lots. Other streets like Broadway, Burroughs Drive, and Black Creek Road serve single properties scattered across the rural landscape.
For most addresses, use:
PO Box [number]
West Park, NY 12493Limited rural delivery addresses exist on Route 9W and Floyd Ackert Road, but PO Boxes are the standard for this community.
Route 9W serves as the main corridor with mixed residential types, while secondary roads like Floyd Ackert and Broadway serve scattered rural properties.
ZIP Code 12493 has 426 residents and 180 households (average 2.17 persons per household). The median age is 40.0 years, slightly older than the state (39.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.8% male and 46.2% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.5%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0%, 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: | 426Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 526Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 82.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $105,617Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 180Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $110,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 297 | 263 | 198 | 313 | 321 | 310 | 316 | 233 | 128 | 163 | 83 | 324 | 343 | 526 |
| Decennial Census | 495 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 426 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40
Male Median Age: 38.7
Female Median Age: 41.5
| 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 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 28 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Female | 8 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Total | 20 | 18 | 17 | 41 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 28 | 41 | 30 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 9 |
| White: | 326 | 76.89% |
| Black: | 26 | 6.13% |
| Hispanic:* | 51 | 12.03% |
| Asian: | 5 | 1.18% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 16 | 3.77% |
| Total: | 424 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 229 | 53.76% | 38.7 years |
| Females: | 197 | 46.24% | 41.5 years |
| Total: | 426 | 100% | 40.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 448 | 85.17% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 29 | 5.51% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 39 | 7.41% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 10 | 9.32% |
| Total Population: | 526 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 477 | 90.68% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 49 | 9.32% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $105,617, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,817 (30.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $105,617. 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 widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 37.0%, which is far less than 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 Sales (89.3%).
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 | $80,800 | $83,869 | $87,344 | $86,250 | $85,547 | $86,164 | $88,173 | $78,359 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $105,617 |
| Median Family Income | $110,962 | $113,438 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $65,500 | $22,339 | $86,953 | $86,970 | $86,133 | $0 | $77,361 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $80,150 | $82,738 | $0 | $58,750 | $59,356 | $61,250 | $60,568 | $70,833 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 187 | 36.96% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 319 | 63.04% |
| Total: | 506 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 167 | 89.30% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 20 | 10.70% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 187 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $110,300, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $85,500 (344.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $110,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $911 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.42% (56.82% with a mortgage, 43.18% free-and-clear) and renters 12.58% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.62%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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 | $24,800 | $24,100 | $0 | $172,800 | $173,400 | $0 | $180,200 | $178,700 | $0 | $189,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $110,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 19 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $911 | $913 | $0 | $0 | $964 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 75 | 49.67% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 57 | 37.75% |
| Renter Occupied: | 19 | 12.58% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 151 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 151 | 74.38% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 52 | 25.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 203 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 56 | 27.59% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 52 | 25.62% |
| Other Units: | 95 | 46.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 203 | 100% |
In 2024, 52.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 80.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to 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 high school (71.43%). College enrollment is 14.29%, 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: | 75 | 15.06% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 20 | 4.02% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 107 | 21.49% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 33 | 6.63% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 88 | 17.67% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 175 | 35.14% |
| Total: | 498 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 403 | 80.92% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 263 | 52.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 367 | 64.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 187 | 32.86% |
| No Insurance: | 15 | 2.64% |
| Total: | 569 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 554 | 97.36% |
| 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): | 4 | 14.29% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 20 | 71.43% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 14.29% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 24 | 85.71% |
ZIP Code 12493 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 83 people with an annual payroll of $4,213,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 188Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $833,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,213,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 83Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 12493 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 0.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 12493. It covers 5.174 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.021 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: | 5.174 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.021 sq miSource: 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 12493 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 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.