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Tillson, NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York. ZIP codes: 12486.

Population

1,530

Land area

2.3sq mi

People per sq mi

652

ZIP codes

1

Tillson and its ZIP codes

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Tillson at a glance

  • Tillson is 55% denser than New York as a whole.
  • The median household income is $98,750, 15% above the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $298,300 (30% below New York) and median rent is $1,528 a month.

Local data for Tillson, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Tillson, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$98,750

Poverty rate

5.5%

Median home value

$298,300

Median rent

$1,528/mo

Homeownership

85.5%

Bachelor's or higher

34.0%

Median age

58.6

Average commute

20.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (330), Italian Americans (247), German Americans (229).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ulster County. PPP loans are for Tillson.

Details

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

$658K

19 loans, 88 jobs reported

Ulster County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Tillson, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.8%
  • Carpooled2.9%
  • Public transit1.4%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle1.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home12.8%

Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Tillson, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Tillson, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.6%

U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts

Diabetes

10.1%

U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts

Smoking

11.9%

U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.9%

U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts

ZIP codes in Tillson

1 in or overlapping Tillson. Population shown

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Cities near Tillson

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RosendaleCensus-designated place1.2 mi1.9
RiftonCensus-designated place1.3 mi1.2
High FallsCensus-designated place3.1 mi1.7
Stone RidgeCensus-designated place4.7 mi6
HurleyCensus-designated place5.4 mi5.5
HillsideCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.8
New PaltzVillage6.1 mi1.8
Port EwenCensus-designated place6.2 mi2.1
KingstonCity7.3 mi7.5
Hyde ParkCensus-designated place7.4 mi1.2
StaatsburgCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.5
RhinecliffCensus-designated place8.7 mi1
AccordCensus-designated place8.9 mi3.4
Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place8.9 mi1.5
HighlandCensus-designated place9.5 mi5.4
East KingstonCensus-designated place9.5 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Tillson, NY in?
Tillson is in Ulster County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Tillson, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Tillson include 12486.
What is the population of Tillson, NY?
About 1,530 people live in Tillson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Tillson?
Nearby places include Rosendale (1.2 mi), Rifton (1.3 mi), High Falls (3.1 mi), Stone Ridge (4.7 mi), Hurley (5.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023