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U.S. ZIP Code · NY12494

Ulster County · Kingston, NY

Typical home value

$486,654[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+8.0%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+7.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+71.3%
vs metro
+11.2%
vs state
+52.7%
ZIP 12494 location in NY
Location of ZIP 12494 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 12494 is worth $486,654 — 11.2% above the Kingston, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 8.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,551[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ulster County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
934[3]
Median household income
$145,303[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Ulster County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+148[5]
Moved in
4,666
Moved out
4,518

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,461
Loan principal$389,323
Down payment$97,331
Total interest paid$496,561

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,329
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
33rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
33rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 12494?
The typical home in 12494 is worth $486,654, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 12494?
Home values in 12494 are up 8.0% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 12494?
The effective property tax rate in 12494 is 1.1% — roughly $5,551 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 12494?
ZIP code 12494 has a population of 934 and a median household income of $145,303.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • High Falls CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $492,094
    Gross yield
  • Cragsmoor CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $494,423
    Gross yield
  • NY

    Typical home
    $495,319
    Gross yield
  • Wallkill CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $471,747
    Gross yield
  • West Hurley CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $467,256
    Gross yield
  • Milton CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $464,131
    Gross yield

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