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U.S. ZIP Code · NY12528

Ulster County · Kingston, NY

Typical home value

$423,808[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+6.9%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+49.2%
vs metro
-3.1%
vs state
+33.0%
ZIP 12528 location in NY
Location of ZIP 12528 in NY

Price history

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

The typical home in 12528 is worth $423,808 — 3.1% below the Kingston, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,932 a month — a 5.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,932[2]
Gross yield
5.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,580[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
13,827[3]
Median household income
$92,462[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

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
2
  • HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · HIGHLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    621 students

  • HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · HIGHLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    525 students

  • HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · HIGHLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    360 students

  • HIGHLAND RESIDENTIAL CENTER

    High · Grades 7–12 · NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (OCFS)

    69 students

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 yield5.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$23,180

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$2,143
Loan principal$339,046
Down payment$84,762
Total interest paid$432,435

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 ratio1.66
Monthly cost to own$3,210
Monthly rent$1,932

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
42nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
84th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 12528?
The typical home in 12528 is worth $423,808, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 12528?
Home values in 12528 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 6.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 12528?
A typical home in 12528 rents for about $1,932 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 12528?
The effective property tax rate in 12528 is 2.0% — roughly $8,580 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 12528?
ZIP code 12528 has a population of 13,827 and a median household income of $92,462.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • NY

    Typical home
    $431,967
    Gross yield
  • Malden-on-Hudson CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $432,121
    Gross yield
  • Port Ewen CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $433,324
    Gross yield
  • Tillson CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $412,577
    Gross yield
  • Hurley CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $437,512
    Gross yield
  • Walker Valley CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $437,663
    Gross yield

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