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Ellenville, NY
Village in Ulster County, New York. ZIP codes: 12420.
Population
4,211
Land area
8.7sq mi
People per sq mi
484
ZIP codes
1
Ellenville and its ZIP codes
Ellenville at a glance
- The median household income is $42,969, 50% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,200 (49% below New York) and median rent is $1,320 a month.
Local data for Ellenville, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ellenville, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,969
Poverty rate
35.0%
Median home value
$218,200
Median rent
$1,320/mo
Homeownership
48.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,161), Dominican Americans (430), German Americans (403).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ulster County. PPP loans are for Ellenville.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,421
60,554 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,090
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,379 per person
How people get to work
Ellenville, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ellenville, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,690
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
897
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
52.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ellenville, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Ellenville
1 in or overlapping Ellenville. Population shown
Cities near Ellenville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CragsmoorCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 4.4 |
| NapanochCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Walker ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.2 |
| KerhonksonCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.7 |
| WatchtowerCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| Pine BushCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.1 |
| AccordCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Mountain DaleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 5.8 |
| GardinerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| WurtsboroVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Wurtsboro HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| WallkillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| BloomingburgVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodridgeVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| WaldenVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| MontgomeryVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ellenville, NY in?
- Ellenville is in Ulster County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Ellenville, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ellenville include 12420.
- What is the population of Ellenville, NY?
- About 4,211 people live in Ellenville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ellenville?
- Nearby places include Cragsmoor (2.8 mi), Napanoch (4.1 mi), Walker Valley (4.5 mi), Kerhonkson (5.5 mi), Watchtower (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023