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Shokan, NY
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York. ZIP codes: 12481.
Population
1,196
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
307
ZIP codes
1
Shokan and its ZIP codes
Shokan at a glance
- Shokan is 27% less dense than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $137,361 a year, 60% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $292,900 (31% below New York) and median rent is $2,291 a month.
Local data for Shokan, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shokan, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$137,361
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$292,900
Median rent
$2,291/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
30.7%
Median age
54.3
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (425), German Americans (410), Italian Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ulster County. PPP loans are for Shokan.
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
$2.1M
53 loans, 219 jobs reported
How people get to work
Shokan, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.1%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other16.5%
- Worked from home22.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shokan, 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
74° / 12°F
63.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shokan, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Shokan
1 in or overlapping Shokan. Population shown
Cities near Shokan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West HurleyCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.8 |
| WoodstockCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 6.8 |
| ZenaCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.1 |
| PhoeniciaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| HurleyCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Stone RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 6 |
| HillsideCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| RubyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake KatrineCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| RosendaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| KingstonCity | 11 mi | 7.5 |
| High FallsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| TillsonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| East KingstonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| AccordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shokan, NY in?
- Shokan is in Ulster County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Shokan, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Shokan include 12481.
- What is the population of Shokan, NY?
- About 1,196 people live in Shokan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shokan?
- Nearby places include West Hurley (5.1 mi), Woodstock (6.2 mi), Zena (6.8 mi), Phoenicia (8.4 mi), Hurley (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023