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Gardiner, NY
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York. ZIP codes: 12525.
Population
1,210
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
313
ZIP codes
1
Gardiner and its ZIP codes
Gardiner at a glance
- Gardiner is 26% less dense than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $112,411 a year, 31% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $568,600 (34% above New York) and median rent is $1,775 a month.
Local data for Gardiner, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gardiner, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,411
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$568,600
Median rent
$1,775/mo
Homeownership
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (104), Puerto Ricans (88), Italian Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ulster County. PPP loans are for Gardiner.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 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
Gardiner, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked20.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gardiner, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gardiner, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Gardiner
1 in or overlapping Gardiner. Population shown
Cities near Gardiner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WallkillCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.1 |
| ClintondaleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 6.4 |
| New PaltzVillage | 5.7 mi | 1.8 |
| PlattekillCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.8 |
| WatchtowerCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| WaldenVillage | 8.6 mi | 2 |
| Pine BushCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.1 |
| AccordCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Orange LakeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 8.7 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.7 |
| HighlandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.4 |
| KerhonksonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.7 |
| High FallsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| MarlboroCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5 |
| EllenvilleVillage | 10 mi | 8.7 |
| GardnertownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gardiner, NY in?
- Gardiner is in Ulster County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Gardiner, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gardiner include 12525.
- What is the population of Gardiner, NY?
- About 1,210 people live in Gardiner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gardiner?
- Nearby places include Wallkill (5 mi), Clintondale (5.4 mi), New Paltz (5.7 mi), Plattekill (6.1 mi), Watchtower (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023