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U.S. ZIP Code · NY12553

Orange County · Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

Typical home value

$435,249[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.4%
5-year / yr
+7.7%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+53.2%
vs metro
-11.3%
vs state
+36.6%
ZIP 12553 location in NY
Location of ZIP 12553 in NY

Price history

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

The typical home in 12553 is worth $435,249 — 11.3% below the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,763 a month — a 7.6% 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
$2,763[2]
Gross yield
7.6%[2]
Cap rate
4.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,826[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
27,384[3]
Median household income
$92,757[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-1,104[5]
Moved in
9,064
Moved out
10,168

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
2
  • CORNWALL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · CORNWALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    1,022 students

  • TEMPLE HILL SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    974 students

  • HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    856 students

  • VAILS GATE STEAM ACADEMY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    482 students

  • LITTLE BRITAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · WASHINGTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    438 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 yield7.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.6%
Annual rent$33,150

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$2,201
Loan principal$348,199
Down payment$87,050
Total interest paid$444,109

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 ratio1.19
Monthly cost to own$3,300
Monthly rent$2,763

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
89th percentile[1]
Rental yield
88th percentile[2]
Property tax
67th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 12553?
The typical home in 12553 is worth $435,249, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 12553?
Home values in 12553 are up 4.4% over the past year, and up 7.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 12553?
A typical home in 12553 rents for about $2,763 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 12553?
The effective property tax rate in 12553 is 2.0% — roughly $8,826 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 12553?
ZIP code 12553 has a population of 27,384 and a median household income of $92,757.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Red Oaks Mill CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $436,361
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Pine Plains CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $443,029
    Gross yield
  • Scotchtown CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $444,214
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Otisville, NY

    Typical home
    $425,598
    Gross yield
  • Wingdale CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $423,088
    Gross yield
  • Millerton, NY

    Typical home
    $455,248
    Gross yield

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