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Marlboro, NY
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York. ZIP codes: 12542.
Population
3,679
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
738
ZIP codes
1
Marlboro and its ZIP codes
Marlboro at a glance
- Marlboro is 75% denser than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $119,318 a year, 39% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $412,800 and median rent is $1,828 a month.
Local data for Marlboro, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marlboro, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,318
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$412,800
Median rent
$1,828/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
50.5%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
33.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,434), Irish Americans (728), German Americans (292).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ulster County. PPP loans are for Marlboro.
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
PPP loans
$9.3M
164 loans, 1,305 jobs reported
How people get to work
Marlboro, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.0%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit4.1%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marlboro, 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
85° / 18°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marlboro, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.3%
U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Marlboro
1 in or overlapping Marlboro. Population shown
Cities near Marlboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New HamburgCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| Wappingers FallsVillage | 2.9 mi | 1.1 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Crown HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.8 |
| SpackenkillCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.8 |
| PlattekillCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.8 |
| Myers CornerCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 8.5 |
| New HackensackCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Red Oaks MillCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.4 |
| BalmvilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| PoughkeepsieCity | 6.4 mi | 5.1 |
| FishkillVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.8 |
| GardnertownCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Vassar CollegeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| ClintondaleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 6.4 |
| TitusvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marlboro, NY in?
- Marlboro is in Ulster County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Marlboro, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Marlboro include 12542.
- What is the population of Marlboro, NY?
- About 3,679 people live in Marlboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marlboro?
- Nearby places include New Hamburg (2 mi), Wappingers Falls (2.9 mi), Milton (2.9 mi), Crown Heights (3.3 mi), Spackenkill (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023