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Kingston, NY
City in Ulster County, New York. ZIP codes: 12401.
Population
23,911
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,196
ZIP codes
1
Kingston and its ZIP codes
Kingston at a glance
- Kingston is about 7.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 69th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $68,186 a year, 21% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $315,500 (26% below New York) and median rent is $1,469 a month.
Local data for Kingston, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kingston, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,186
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$315,500
Median rent
$1,469/mo
Homeownership
48.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,981), Italian Americans (3,296), German Americans (3,058).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ulster County. PPP loans are for Kingston.
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
PPP loans
$101M
1,504 loans, 13,279 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kingston, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.1%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kingston, 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
86° / 11°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone31 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kingston, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Kingston
1 in or overlapping Kingston. Population shown
Cities near Kingston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port EwenCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.1 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.5 |
| HillsideCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.8 |
| East KingstonCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.7 |
| RhinecliffCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1 |
| HurleyCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Lake KatrineCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.3 |
| RhinebeckVillage | 4.5 mi | 1.5 |
| RubyCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.7 |
| BarrytownCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.1 |
| StaatsburgCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.5 |
| RosendaleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.9 |
| RiftonCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| TillsonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Red HookVillage | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| ZenaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kingston, NY in?
- Kingston is in Ulster County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Kingston, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kingston include 12401.
- What is the population of Kingston, NY?
- About 23,911 people live in Kingston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kingston?
- Nearby places include Port Ewen (2 mi), Lincoln Park (2 mi), Hillside (2.1 mi), East Kingston (2.3 mi), Rhinecliff (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023